Erica Asante

Erica Asante is a children's author, speaker, and global health leader. As a child she loved to write, but her journey to becoming an author began once she had her own children. Erica's writing is inspired by motherhood, travels to more than 20 countries on five continents, her Ghanaian heritage, and life in the United States of America. She is on a mission to enrich children’s literature with books that celebrate and educate children about diverse cultures from around the world. Erica received her master’s degree from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Besides writing, she works full-time and teaches career development courses on the side. She loves to travel, eat, watch movies, conduct science experiments with her children, and sleep whenever the opportunity presents itself! Erica is also a wife and mother of three. Connect with her on Instagram or Facebook @byericaasante or visit www.ericaasante.com to learn more about Erica and her work.