Ma’Niya is more than just a character—she’s a movement, a message, and a mirror for every child with a bright mind and a big heart.

She’s a curious explorer. A joyful thinker. A fearless dreamer.

Created to represent brilliance, beauty, and the boundless power of imagination, Ma’Niya was born from the need for stories that center little Black girls as heroes in their own adventures. Her stories celebrate creativity, confidence, curiosity, and the kind of quiet strength that changes the world from the inside out.

Ma’Niya travels beyond the stars in Mission to the Moon, explores magical islands in Passport 2 Paradise, and always returns with new lessons about peace, self-love, friendship, and wonder. Whether she’s building sandcastles shaped like toucans, surfing moonbeams, or twirling through glowing alien gardens, Ma’Niya reminds children that their dreams are valid, their voices matter, and their imagination is a superpower.

She’s every child who’s ever stared out the window during class and wondered “What if?”
She’s every kid who’s ever been told to tone it down, sit still, or dream smaller—and chose not to.
She’s powered by belief, bravery, and bedtime stories that never quite end when the book closes.

Ma’Niya’s world is joyful, inclusive, and filled with characters who reflect the beauty of diverse identities. From her wise owl MaryAnn to her tropical toucan friend Lovey, every part of Ma’Niya’s journey is rooted in connection, color, and care.

But Ma’Niya isn’t just fiction.

She’s your daughter. Your niece. Your student.
She’s the future wrapped in wonder, standing proud in puffs or braids, sundresses or space suits, always ready for the next adventure.

And she’s just getting started.