Zenda Walker reached out to me through the Reedsy platform in 2021 to collaborate on her delightful children’s book, “Zara’s Wash Day”. As an accomplished beauty stylist, Zenda had a vision to showcase the rich diversity of African hairstyles and their impact on contemporary beauty trends. With the talented Nigerian artist, Princess Karibo, bringing the story to life through captivating illustrations, we embarked on a journey to create not just a book, but a beloved series called ‘Know Your Hairitage’.

Alongside the book, we crafted a unique brand identity and even designed a user-friendly ecommerce website. Zenda’s self-published book garnered recognition and accolades, catching the attention of the Hatchett Group publishing company, who eagerly joined forces to republish the book and continue the educational series with a second installment. Together, we celebrated the power of representation and the beauty of diversity.