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"Born and raised in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, NY, Shakia dedicates her life to telling unheard stories. Her educational background, time abroad, and years spent working on-the-ground in urban communities (Girls Inc, Teen Challenge, 808 Urban) fuels her passion for equal representation of BIPOC in digital media. Her writing style is informed by renaissance artists, such as Langston Hughes and great black authors/sociologists like Delores Williams and Toni Morrison. She finds comfort in modern writers of urban stories and draws inspiration from fellow leaders in the field. She aspires to be as raw and relevant as authors such as, Jasmine Mans and Candice Carty-Williams. Currently, she lives in Los Angeles where she operates her own Digital Media Agency/Book Publication company. Kickin it Productions LLC promotes the telling of well-rounded stories through education, acceptance, and grace. Through her debut literary work, ""Being,"" Artson hopes to offer the world a humble roar into a new era of story-telling."
Shakia is a FORCE. Her voice is so needed in our world right now. -Dr. John Bucher, Telling A Better Story Honest. Captivating. Reassuring. Once I started reading, I could not stop. Shakia's testament of resilience not only left me encouraged, but inspired. -Ryen Watkins, Author & Founder of Chapter Harmony Shakia Artson's words reminds us that finding yourself is the best thing that can happen to a person. -Olivia Crosby, Founder O.L.I.V.I.A Crosby Corp I read this book in one sitting, because I was so captivated by the stories Shakia tells. -Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Associate Director Hispanic Summer Program To the black girls who feel alone, misunderstood, and trapped--this book is for you. -Ronide Comeau, Creator @anxiousblackgirlcomics
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