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H. weslee
Dr. anna-kay thomas
gigi smith
H. Weslee is an attorney who is originally from Fresno, California. Weslee’s early love for reading was nurtured by his mother, an elementary school teacher, who regularly took her children to the local public library. Weslee is inquisitive by nature, loves to write and enjoys the challenge of storytelling that connects with readers. He w
H. Weslee is an attorney who is originally from Fresno, California. Weslee’s early love for reading was nurtured by his mother, an elementary school teacher, who regularly took her children to the local public library. Weslee is inquisitive by nature, loves to write and enjoys the challenge of storytelling that connects with readers. He will be rereleasing The Cayenne Matrix with Books & Things Publishing this spring.
gigi smith
Dr. anna-kay thomas
gigi smith
Gigi Smith is an author, educator, speaker, and advocate whose bold and authentic voice continues to inspire meaningful change. Growing up in Virginia and North Carolina, Gigi nurtured her love for storytelling at a young age, serving as a youth trustee on her local library’s board and later honing her craft at the Summer Institute for th
Gigi Smith is an author, educator, speaker, and advocate whose bold and authentic voice continues to inspire meaningful change. Growing up in Virginia and North Carolina, Gigi nurtured her love for storytelling at a young age, serving as a youth trustee on her local library’s board and later honing her craft at the Summer Institute for the Arts.
Her two books, Once Parented Twice Shy and Stop Actin' Like That White Btch (which hit #193 on Amazon's bestseller list and stayed there for two weeks), reflect her fearless exploration of themes like mental health, racial justice, and human connection. Gigi’s work also appears in the acclaimed anthology Goodbye for Now: True Stories of Life, Love, and Loss, a moving collection of over 100 personal narratives about love, grief, and healing, with a foreword by renowned grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Beyond writing, Gigi has made a powerful impact as a social worker and political activist, contributing to Medicaid expansion and the Voting Rights Act in Virginia. With over 70k followers on social media, she continues to inspire audiences through her insights on justice, empowerment, and human connection.
Through her words and her work, Gigi Smith offers hope, healing, and inspiration to all who seek to make a difference in the world.
Dr. anna-kay thomas
Dr. anna-kay thomas
Dr. anna-kay thomas
Dr. Anna-Kay Thomas is a dedicated mother, wife, and transformative educator. She is an authentic leader in medical education with over a decade of experience in academic enrichment, curriculum development, and student support, with a strong focus on fostering student success through innovative learning strategies. Committed to diversifyi
Dr. Anna-Kay Thomas is a dedicated mother, wife, and transformative educator. She is an authentic leader in medical education with over a decade of experience in academic enrichment, curriculum development, and student support, with a strong focus on fostering student success through innovative learning strategies. Committed to diversifying the physician workforce, she empowers aspiring doctors, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed to succeed. Her books inspire children to envision themselves as future physicians, fostering early interest and representation in the medical field.
Books & Things Publishing Mission Statement
Our Mission
Together with our authors, we strive to project diverse voices and stories for all. When Black and Brown writers are passionate about their words, we aim to ignite a spark and allow a platform to display their art.
Literary Awards
December 2024
Congratulations to My Best Friend Granny for winning the International IMPACT Book Award!
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August 2024
Congratulations to The Air Fair-He for winning the Global Book Award in Children's Fantasy & Mystery!
Congratulations to Bubble Sea for winning the Global Book Award in Children's Action Adventure!
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April 2024
Congratulations to My Best Friend Granny for winning the silver medal in The Book Fest Awards!
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March 2024
Congratulations to The Air Fair-He for winning the International IMPACT Book Award!
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May 2023
Congratulationsto Bubble Sea for being chosenas a winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize!
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June 2022
Congratulations to Mr. Maloof for winning the International Book Award in Children's Fiction: Softcover!
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October 2022
Congratulations to Mr. Maloof for winning the Global Book Award in Children's Early Learning!
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July 2021
Congratulations to The Holly-day After for winning the Reader's Favorite Award with 5 stars!
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Meet Our Team
Jill Hooper | Lead Editor
Jill Hooper | Lead Editor
Jill Hooper | Lead Editor
Jill has spent more than 25 years as a communications manager for state agencies and private sector clients. She specializes in copy editing and proofreading. She holds degrees in journalism and English.
Cristian Rodriguez | Video Animator
Jill Hooper | Lead Editor
Jill Hooper | Lead Editor
Cristian’s passion for children’s books shows through his 12 years of experience in the market. He especially enjoys bringing books to life and creating animated book trailers that are included in our book launch packages.
Owner
Danielle Marietta McKinnon
Danielle is an award winning author who enjoys coaching other writers and has now begun helping them publish their books. Leading with kindness first, Danielle aims to take on the publishing world one story at a time!