I create stories that enlighten little minds—and make big conversations a little easier for families and teachers. I create merch to help you "BE YOU" out loud.
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Meet Phillip. An energetic 1st grader who is SUPER excited about school, but NOT super excited about school safety drills!
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We know that drills can feel scary—or even silly—to kids.
So, what they really need is structure, support, and a little rhyme to help them remember what to do:
🎶 D to the R to the I–L–L…I know it’s just a drill—but we MUST do it well! 🎶
Let’s practice safety with purpose—without the panic.
"Teacher, Did You Hear the News?- A book about safety drills
Here's just a glimpse of a few stories I’ve created for young readers...
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Momma, Did You Hear the News?
Ten-year-old Avery is in a panic over the shooting of another unarmed black man. His parents decide it is time to have "The Talk". They teach him and his brother a catchy and easy way to remember what to do if approached by an officer, while also emphasizing that ALL policemen are not
bad.A to the L to the I-V-E... come home ALIVE...that is the KEY!
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In Cahoots With My Boots
Meet Saniyah. Her boots have special powers. Or at least that’s what
SHE BELIEVES!
Whenever she puts them on, she has the
CON-FI-DENCE
to conquer the
world! Until....New school. New rules.
And NO BOOTS ALLOWED!!
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Daddy, Did You Hear the News?
Twins Kaleb and Kennedi have just witnessed another
classmate being bullied. Their dad teaches them a chant that emphasizes five
things they can do to feel more empowered while also learning what
bystanders can do to help.B to the U to the L-L-Y...when they go low...then we
go HIGH!
EACH BOOK HAS FUN ACTIVITY PAGES THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD NOW!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Whittaker Gragg is an Amazon Best-Selling Author with a passion for working with and inspiring children. A native of Nashville, she holds degrees from the University of Memphis, Georgia State University, and the University of Southern California. With a diverse career, Sanya has worn many hats, including ten years in marketing and PR, working for major companies like NIKE, the Detroit Pistons, and the University of Michigan Athletics Department. She also served as an assistant to best-selling author E. Lynn Harris.
Sanya has also contributed to her community in various capacities including serving on the board of a homeless shelter for families and advocating for foster children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). These experiences led her to pursue an M.S.W., eventually becoming a school-based therapist and social worker for Tulsa Public Schools.
She has written five picture books, each tackling important and often difficult topics. Raising two black sons prompted Sanya to write her debut book which helps parents have “the talk” on interacting with police. It was featured in Essence magazine, Huffington Post, and The Undefeated (Andscape). This picture book also received a starred review from The School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews called it “a heartbreakingly necessary work”. Her follow-up titles tackle subjects like bullying, picky eating, and building self-confidence. And coming soon, a new resource for teachers to help facilitate conversations about school safety drills.
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