Lalibella the Ladybug

Malia the Mermaid shows that confidence, culture, and courage are the true crown. 👑✨
Through her journey beneath the waves 🌊, Malia learns that real royalty isn’t found in perfection or approval 💭—but in embracing who she truly is 💖. As she honors her roots 🌺, finds confidence in her reflection 🪞, and gathers the courage to be herself 💪🏾, Malia discovers that her greatest power comes from within ✨. Her story reminds young readers 📖 that when you stand proudly in your identity 🌈, you already wear the most powerful crown of all 👑💜












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We had an amazing time at the Shrine of the Black Madonna for Pre-Kwanzaa! ✨
Thank you to everyone who showed love for Malia the Mermaid and the Lalibella Universe.
I can’t wait to celebrate Kwanzaa on December 26th! 🖤❤️💚



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✨ Mirror, Mirror on the wall… who’s got the baddest braids of them all?! ✨

👑📖 As a young girl, I was captivated by fairytales like Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel—stories filled with magic, castles, and destiny.
✨ But there was one thing missing… none of those princesses looked like me.👸🏾

🌟 Now don’t get me wrong—those fairytales were written beautifully and truly inspired my imagination.
Yet still, there was a longing to see princesses with curls, radiant brown skin, and crowns like mine reflected in the magic.

🧜🏽‍♀️ In my upcoming new fairytale story Malia the Mermaid, the beauty of deep radiant skin and a glorious crown of curls fit for a princess is celebrated.

💫 Representation is not just important—it’s magical.