In this episode, we interviewed Ssanyu Lukoma, a teenage entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. In 2018, at 13 years old, she founded Brown Kids Read, a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating all children, but especially children of color, to read more diverse literature. Since then, she has created an online and pop-up bookstore called The Brown Reads Bookshelf and hosts a podcast called The Book Junkie. Most recently, she wrote a children’s picture book entitled Suubi's Sunny Smile and is currently working on her second book.
Tune in to discover Ssanyu's journey as a youth author, her insight into the importance of literature, and GenZ Education's advice for young people looking to explore the wonderful world of literature!
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Check out Ssanyu's work below:
Ssanyu's Website: ssanyuspeaks.com
Brown Kids Read's Website: brownkidsread.org