More About Natasha Tripplett (She/Her)

Natasha, a Jewish-Jamaican American author, lives in Northern California where she writes from a treehouse perched in a sycamore tree. As a baby, Natasha was adopted into a Dutch, Christian family. Growing up on Vancouver Island in Canada, Natasha was acutely aware that she was different from her family; this did not keep her from integrating all the pieces of her identity.

Natasha’s multicultural background has allowed her to flow seamlessly through different cultures while bridging gaps that typically divide people. Natasha has been published in various online magazines. Natasha is represented by Caryn Wiseman of Andrea Brown Literary Agency and has picture books published with HarperCollins, Chronicle and WaterBrook.

Natasha bubbles with excitement over antiques, chocolate, coffee on the front porch, and cozy movie nights in front of the fireplace with her husband and four children.

You can find Natasha online at:

https://www.natashabooks.com/

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Natasha's strengths include…

Honing essential elements picture book craft
Pinpointing the heart of the story
Adding character emotion to help draw the reader in
Story pacing
Cutting extra words
Mining personal experiences that inform stories
Infusing stories with sensory details
Advising on the business aspects of writing - including record-keeping templates.

What Natasha is Looking for…

Natasha is hoping to work with a mentee who is passionate about writing and has an appetite for all things whimsy. She is looking forward to the imaginative ways her mentee will make children feel seen and important.

Natasha loves stories about the parts of society that people typically discount (prison, homeless shelters...).

Natasha hopes her mentee loves revision, will work hard, and wants to improve their craft.

A Note from Natasha:

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

— Maya Angelou

“From the time I started to write for children, it took me 13 years to get an agent and a book contract. I needed to hone my craft, connect with other writers, and learn the industry. There were also things about publishing that were out of my control. Even still, I pressed on. Do not give up! Keep writing. Keep learning. This business is a journey. There will be sunshine and rain, but you will get better and you will grow as a person. I commend you for taking this brave step and allowing your writing to be looked at by PB Rising Stars. It gets easier to allow others to see your writing, I promise. Also, if you are writing, then you are a writer. You are not an imposter. You deserve to be in this space. I can't wait to read your work..”

Natasha’s Picture Books:

*The Blue Pickup*, written by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by Monica Mikai

*Juneteenth Is*, written by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by Daniel J. O'Brien

Natasha’s Upcoming Picture Books:

Planted with Love: Growing into a Family, written by Natasha Tripplett, illustrated by: Adriana Predoi — *Planted with Love: Growing into a Family*, written by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by: Adriana Predoi

*Downtown Doors,* written by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by Leah Giles

If Natasha created a Visual Wish List, it would be made up of…

*Unless otherwise stated, the below serves as a wish list only. Each mentor is excited about the opportunity to find a manuscript they can’t stop thinking about. Please apply if you think you’d be a good fit.