About

Zemaisha Sumaiyya Williams, known as Sumaiyya, is a joyful storyteller with a heart rooted in faith, culture, and creativity. Born in Harlem and raised between there and Brooklyn, she writes vibrant, rhyming tales that celebrate diversity, self-love, and the beauty of being uniquely you. Inspired by her Jamaican, Filipino, and Native American heritage—and the children in her life—Sumaiyya’s books are love letters to young readers everywhere.

Her mission is simple: to plant seeds of joy, confidence, and imagination in every child’s heart. Through playful stories, cultural pride, and colorful characters, she reminds children that their voices matter, their dreams are valid, and they were made beautifully by design.

Whether it’s a crown of curls or a Caribbean breeze, her pages are filled with wonder and purpose. Sumaiyya writes so every child feels seen, celebrated, and inspired to shine.