Sanya Whittaker Gragg has always had a passion for working with and inspiring kids. She has worn many hats over the years in sports marketing/PR as well as an assistant to NYT bestselling author, E.Lynn Harris. She advocated in the courts for foster children as a CASA and worked in Tulsa Public Schools as a school-based therapist and social worker.  Raising two black sons prompted her to write her debut children’s book on interacting with police. It was featured in Essence, Huffington Post and received a starred review from The School Library Journal.  Her three follow up titles address bullying, self-empowerment and picky eaters; while her latest picture book helps teachers and parents talk to kids about school safety drills. She currently resides in Duluth with her husband and daughter.