I Can Do What Mommy Can Do follows a young girl as she helps her mother around the house and has a lot of fun doing it. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I wanted to show kids that they are capable of doing anything they set their minds to. Plus, most kids look up to their parents so I wanted to show how it can be fun learning things from the parents.

The art in the book is wonderful. What was the art collaboration like with illustrator W. Smiley Isaac?

Smiley is actually my daughter. I gave her the words and she created the characters and the backgrounds.

What were some ideas that were important for you to explore in this book?

Spending time together. Children being encouraged. Creating a desire for kids to be helpful.

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

I actually just released a coloring book for black and brown girls that includes positive affirmations. I haven’t come up with another concept for a children’s reading book just yet. But you never know.

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