Was it the first one you wrote? NT:      When I got to Harvard, I really wanted to explore African American history and identity in a deeper way than what was being taught in my Afro-Am classes. There are websites where you can upload your manuscript and have a book made, or have a book made every time someone buys it. She earned a BA at Harvard University and a JD at Northwestern University School of Law. Lewis; The Harlem Charade (2017); The Princess and the Frog: Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball (2009), illustrated by James Finch; Bippity Bop Barbershop (2009), illustrated by E.B. Lewis and winner of a BlackBoard Children’s Book of the Year Award. Could you first describe the nature of these poems, then recount the chain of events that resulted in your competing for–and winning–this prestigious award? BBS:   Did you get to screen the movie before writing the book? NT:      I don’t know. Without further ado, day five’s  featured author—Natasha Tarpley. What made you decide to start writing for children? I established a connection with her, and she asked me to write the book when it was time. If you’re a poet, be a poet, but be open to the many ways of being a poet in the world. I remember the books my parents read, the way they read them. And don’t be afraid to approach people with ideas for projects.” With Disney, I had been following the story of how African American parents were petitioning Disney to create an African American Princess. Poet, memoirist, and children’s book author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley grew up in Chicago. Thanks, Tameka, for asking great questions. She earned a BA at Harvard University and a JD at Northwestern University School of Law. Princess Tiana showed me that everyone makes mistakes all the time. BBS:   What is the one thing you’ve learned by doing these visits that you didn’t realize before? NT:      Kids are really serious about their work—their writing. BBS:   Thanks so much, Natasha, for visiting with us today! My mom and dad always read to us, we had a regular story hour at school. I’ve linked to this intervw from my website: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Natasha+Anastasia+Tarpley, Your email address will not be published. The rest was the universe smiling on me–I was shocked when I won. I was required to produce a book-length manuscript for my thesis, and I submitted these poems to the NEA and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. NT:      Yes, it was the first children’s book that I wrote. Bippity Bop Barbership was a favorite of my oldest years ago. It’s called, Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball. It was hard then, as now, to find children’s books featuring African American boys. Destiny’s Gift; Bippity Bop Barbershop; Girl in the Mirror; About. Natasha writes beautiful books. At the age of seven, Natasha Anastasia Tarpley began to write alongside her aspiring writer-mother. As a result of experiences she underwent while matriculating, Tarpley changed her major from German (which she had studied since second grade) to African American Studies. I knew that once Disney made a film, there would also be a book—and I wanted to write it! BBS:   You’re an author that goes on school visits, and presents to children regularly. This Week in Diversity: The Pervasiveness of Racism « the open book, Windows/Mirrors Book Review: Each Kindness | L. M. Quraishi, Children's Book Writer, https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Natasha+Anastasia+Tarpley, STEM Read on the Scene: SCBWI Presents “How Children’s Books Will Save Us” – STEM Read, On Becoming Muhammad Ali: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander, 30 Books for Young Readers that Celebrate Black Joy. (1997), illustrated by E.B. In her writing, she often lingers in the details of daily life, celebrating identity and community. I wanted to try to find a way to get closer to the voices and experiences of my ancestors. NT:      It was really an affirmation that I was moving in the right direction in my life. I remember the smells, the sounds of libraries. These things are part of who I am. What are some practical ways they can do this? I look forward to getting this book for my little princess. Thanks so much for a great post with a lovely author! The others were not immediately accepted by the first publishers my agent sent them to, but because I had published before, it was easier to get editors to read the new manuscripts. BBS:   What did receiving the NEA Fellowship mean to you…and for your writing career? Congratulations on all of your successes! I tell them about these “print on demand” websites, and encourage them to ask their teachers, parents and librarians to help them find these resources…and other kid-friendly websites and publications where they can start to publish their work. In her writing, she often lingers in the details of daily life, celebrating identity and community. Publishing a book yourself is so much easier today. Unfortunately, the book was never released.

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