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Hi everybody! I’m Mesiah Sampson, the author of this book and if you're reading this book thanks for the support! During my life I have always loved drawing, or as others would say doodling as a young child, but when I entered into the 3rd grade, everything changed. I started to become a really good artist, and I decided to create a graphic novel, which is now The Mysterious 3. I’m currently thirteen years old and in the seventh grade. I play multiple sports such as soccer, football and kickball. I am a hardworking young man who also likes to play video games, and I’m planning to become a successful entrepreneur.
Eboni Alexander is a self taught hairstylist, educated in the St.Louis public school system, wife, mother, lover of all things Artistic, truth seeker, and the author of internationally known ” It’s A Go Coloring Book.”
Zoë Asanti is a Senior at Hampton University. She is passionate about writing, healthy living, and educating others on how to be environmentally conscious consumers. She started writing when she was only in the 2nd grade. Her passion for writing led to her pursuing her undergraduate education in Journalism and Communications and English. Zoë is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, a member of The National Association of Black Journalists, and an activist in her hometown of Saint Louis, Missouri. Zoë can be found experimenting with new vegan recipes, studying astrology, and watching cute kitten videos.
Hello. I’m Dr. Sheldon C. McAfee, or Dr. Mac as I’m affectionately known by my students. I was born and raised on Chicago’s Southside where I attended Thomas Hendrick Academy and the historically Black high school, Wendell Phillips HS Academy where I graduated salutatorian.
I am a proud HBCU graduate from the Alabama State University. I hold two master’s degrees. One in Public Administration from Auburn University Montgomery and one in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri -St. Louis. I received my doctoral degree in 2018 in Educational Leadership from Maryville University St. Louis.
I have served as a classroom teacher and school administrator since 2003. I have taught kindergarten through eighth grade over my career and been the assistant principal and principal at the primary, elementary and middle school levels. I have always enjoyed working with children and providing them with an equitable and high quality education.
As an educator and author I promote social change through academic empowerment. Knowledge is the key to opening a myriad of doors. Through my work I chose to inspire Black youth to take advantage of literature and learn for themselves the real change needed for the world they will ultimately inherit.
April Thomas is a St. Louis, MO native and recently relocated to Kansas City, MO with a mission to use her gifts, wisdom, & experience to help women, men, & families to restore the light to their flame. April has over 10 plus years of experience working with families and the youth. She is a self-healer and enjoys assisting others on their self-healing journey to unconditional self-love. She is the founder and CEO of My Life, My Journey LLC and is currently working on her not-for-profit The Moon Petals Inc. for teen girls ages 13-18. She is a Mystic M.O.M to her beautiful daughter and is recently engaged to her now fiance Cory Lampkin Jr. She enjoys spending time with her family, studying astrology, journaling, being in nature, and making connections with like minded souls. April is an author, spiritual advisor, and teacher. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Harris-Stowe State University and her Masters of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from Lindenwood University.
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Cheryl Lampkin has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She received her degree from Harris-Stowe State University, located in St. Louis, Missouri. She is currently an early childhood educator in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Her goal is to develop lifelong learners by enhancing literacy skills.
Cory Lampkin Jr. is a African-American creative and trendsetter from Saint Louis, Missouri whose works have been received worldwide. His creative works have been utilized in digital platforms such as Tidal (Album Covers), Youtube (Film), Apple (Podcasts) PhotoBook Magazine (Publications). Cory received a Bachelor’s Of Science in Computer Science, graduated from Saint Louis University and became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. This gave Cory the knowledge and wisdom to create a platform for unheard voices in the community. His masterpieces encourage the individual to go deeper within for answers to questions posed by the work.