Fanta Z Toure is an author and illustrator of children’s books from Guinea. She has a background in Communication and English literature, and has worked in a previous career as an educator and French teacher in her city of Minneapolis. Fanta has created numerous books and educational materials, blending storytelling and ”everyday epics” with a passion for knowledge sharing. Through her work, she hopes to bring joy to young readers, encourage them to embrace their very own voices and to be part of the world around them with care and curiosity.