Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow writes children’s books that center Black and Muslim protagonists. Her books continue to make many “Best of” lists, including TIME Magazine’s “10 Best YA and Children’s Books” of the year and Book Riot’s “20 Best Children’s Books of All Time.” She is a two-time winner of the Muslim Bookstagram award, and she has earned the prestigious Walter, Irma Black, and Golden Kite award honors. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two sons.