Dr. Artika Tyner, Children's Author, Professional Speaker
Award-winning Author and Educator
Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, a civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Speaking Engagements and School Presentations:
Dr. Artika R. Tyner is an award-winning author of 26 children’s books and a lifelong educator. She looks forward to visiting your school – virtually or in-person – and discussing diversity, equity, inclusion, leadership, and STEAM.
Dr. Tyner is committed to supporting learning and leadership development for youth. She has visited countless schools and reached thousands of students around the world from Akwamu Senior High School (Ghana) to Edward Hynes (New Orleans, LA). With each visit, she inspires students to become superheroes for justice.
Would you like to have Dr. Tyner visit your school? She offers book readings, multi-day residencies, assembly presentations, classroom workshops and smaller writing workshops.
Awards
Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire: MN Author Project, Communities Create Award (2020) Story Monsters, Purple Dragon Book Awards 1st place (tie): Charity/Making a Difference (2018) ; The Inclusive Leader: Taking Intentional Action for Justice and Equity: International Book Award/Readers' Favorite, Honorable Mention in Non-Fiction: Cultural (2022) Readers' Favorite, Five Star (2022) Living Now Book Awards, Bronze Award in Social activism/Charity (2021) NYC Big Book Award, Leadership (2021); The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice: MIPA, Midwest Book Award Finalist in Current Events/Political Science Section and Social Science Section (2015) International Book Awards, Finalist- Social Change (2015) Reader Views Choice, Award for Best Nonfiction Book of the Year (2014) Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalist– Social Sciences (Adult Nonfiction) (2014) The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, Red Ribbon (2014) The Leader’s Journey International Book Award, Finalist (Self-Help: Motivational) (2017) MIPA, Midwest Book Award, Inspiration Winner (2016) Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards, Finalist (2015)
Book Topics:
Justice and Friends Make a Difference: offers practical support for youth leadership development with lessons learned from civil rights history and movement building
Discover the Beauty of Amazing Africa: explores the geography and the rich cultural heritage of the continent of Africa
Writing for Justice: introduces the art of writing nonfiction and fiction through fun and interactive exercises
Leader’s Journey 365: offers a framework for leadership development and civic engagement for youth
Schedule Dr. Tyner for:
Grades K-12
Co-curricular education in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and social studies
Why the author is an authority on the subject of her books:
I am a lifelong educator, civil rights attorney and leadership scholar. These experiences have prepared me to teach the principles of leadership development.
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Experience:
301+ appearances
Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Presentation Audience:
Grades K-3
Grades 4-6
Middle School
High School
College
Adult
Book Type:
Picture Book
Children's Fiction
Children's Non-Fiction
Adult Non-Fiction
