I have a new book in the works! COOKOUT CHEMISTRY will be included in Charlesbridge's STEAMWORKS program.I've been a fan of Charlesbridge's books for years, and I am so proud to be included in this …
Author Tonya Duncan Ellis at Children’s Museum Houston Black History Month Celebration
On February 15, the Children's Museum of Houston is celebrating Black History Month in a big way with music, dance, theater and more!Come join me for a special story time reading of my book THEY BUILT …
They Built For Freedom Wins Bookstagang Awards 2024
THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM is a Bookstagang 2024 Community Awards Winner in the Best History-Past and Present category. Almost 600 books were entered in the contest, run on Instagram. Thanks to all who …
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Author Tonya Duncan The Texas Standard NPR Network Interview
Knowing our history is important to helping us positively impact our daily lives and our futures. I hope my Publishers Weekly starred reviewed picture book, THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM, encourages …
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My Time as a Texas Book Festival Featured Author
I made my first Texas Book Festival appearance as a vendor in 2018 and vowed during my last vendor appearance in 2022 to return as a featured author. This year, I made my dream come true with my debut …
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Texas Family Literacy Festival Fun
Story Square's 2024 Texas Family Literacy Festival was a multicultural day of family fun! Hundreds passed through Houston's Discovery Green Park to purchase and receive free books, hear author …