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About Dr. Ebony
Writer | Educator | Coach | Founder
“Writing Our Stories Our Way”
Dr. Ebony Joy Wilkins is an award-winning children’s book author, educator, and writing coach. Her work blends beautifully at the intersection of literacy, language, and culture.
She has written education research, English Language Arts curriculum, 2 books for adults, and 13 books for young children including the most recently published, Zora, the Story Keeper (Kokila), and If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad (Scholastic), establishing her as a literary expert, influential educator, and writing coach.
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Creative Writer
Ebony is an award-winning writer of books for children, young adults, and adults. Her stories aim to highlight muted voices.
Her most recent book, Zora, the Story Keeper (Kokila) received a starred review and was called, “Powerfully Immersive.” Ebony has published books with major publishing houses like Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Pearson, DK Kids, and tech companies like IStation.
Starred Review of Zora, the Story Keeper
“This deeply moving tale of family history and connections, loss, memory, and legacy offers a beautiful way to talk to children about the contributions people make during their time on this Earth and is a striking representation of a Black family full of ordinary and outstanding people. Every word of Wilkins’ text is well chosen, and Coulter’s stunning, emotional art, a unique combination of photographs and mixed media, is a memorable visual depiction of a range of tender moments.” (Kirkus)
“ZORA, THE STORY KEEPER is one of only 7 titles at Penguin Young Readers across age categories to appear on five or more 2023 Best Books lists. Congratulations!" ~ Joanna Cardenas, KokilaKokila
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Magic Cat
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IStation
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Harper Collins
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Kokila • Scholastic • DK kids • Magic Cat • Pearson • IStation • Harper Collins • Penguin Random House •
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Sellout
If there is ever a time when NaTasha feels like running away from something, now is it. But she doesn't. She stands her ground. And what she discovers surprises everyone, especially NaTasha.
“An excellent debut novel that takes a deeper look into finding yourself and finding what your roots really mean. It's not your cliche PoC-Overcoming-Prejudice story and is an excellent addition to the YA books” ~ John Jacobson, aka "R.J. Jacobs
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If You Traveled On The Underground Railroad
Vivid illustrations and question-and-answer text help children understand what it was like to live in another time. "The basic concept of history is made meaningful through well-chosen details of daily life."-SLJ
"Wilkins highlights the heroic achievements of conductors of African descent . . . A fiery and inspiring look at a pivotal period in U.S. history." ~ Kirkus
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Zora, the Story Keeper
A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family’s legacy through storytelling.
“Powerfully immersive.” Kirkus Reviews
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Beyonce: Queen of the Spotlight
Bring history home and meet some of the world’s greatest game-changers! Get inspired by the true story of one of the world’s most famous singers. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.
“My daughter absolutely loves this book, and was so excited when it arrived!” ~ Jo Taylor
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Malcolm X Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist
Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.
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DK Katherine Johnson
In this biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures.
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Perron Family Haunting
The Perron family received this advice from the previous homeowner of their Rhode Island farmhouse: "For the sake of your family, leave the lights on at night!" A ghostly witch named Bathsheba led the haunting of the Perron family, physically and psychologically tormenting them. This legendary ghost story eventually became the subject of the movie The Conjuring, and continued to haunt the Perron family for years to come.
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Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move
“Her bravery inspired Rosa Parks. This book should be read by teachers and students alike -- Rosa often overshadows Claudette, and one may not have happened without the other.” ~ Mima
Building Curriculum Cafe
Dedicated Educator | Experienced Writing Coach
As an educator and writer, Dr. Wilkins has always aimed to create and teach content that inspires writing greatness in her students and peers alike. In 2015, she founded Curriculum Cafe with the mission to provide comprehensive writing support for individuals, develop creative content for young readers, and facilitate professional development opportunities for teams of educators. Through her dedicated work in this field, she has successfully written new curricula, published children’s books, and delivered engaging reading and writing workshops designed to promote literacy and a love for reading and writing in all participants.
Services
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Writing
It all begins with an idea.
Dr. Wilkins brings 20+ years of experience writing ELA curricula and stories for young children. Write with Ebony and bring your story ideas to life.
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Coaching
Are you ready to write your book?
Perhaps you want to turn a writing hobby into something more. Work with Dr. Ebony to receive personalized feedback, writing process guidance, skill development, and accountability and support.
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Ebony Kids
Supporting readers and writers.
Get the whole crew involved. Ebony Kids are young readers and writers who want to join in the fun, too. Sign your students up for writing workshops, book clubs, or subscriptions.
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