So they ban my book from young readers, confuse me with @Oprah , fail to specify what parts of my poetry they object to, refuse to read any reviews, and offer no alternatives…Unnecessary #bookbans like these are on the rise, and we must fight back 👊🏿 DONATE here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
1/6 Today I turn 23🥳🎉 As I reflect gratefully on this whirlwind year, I can’t help but believe that the best gift is one that pays your blessings forward. If you’ve been touched by my words, please consider donating or sharing these wonderful nonprofits. Even $1 works magic
2/6 @writegirlla 🖊🙋🏿♀️ is a creative writing and mentoring organization for teen girls. It was their free writing workshops in high school where I found my voice, as well as gained the mentorship of female writers
3/6 @vitalvoices 📣✊🏿which invests in women leaders who are solving the world’s toughest challenges. They funded the community project I founded when I was 16 to promote youth literacy.