About Author

Imani Bashir is an international writer who's lived in Africa, Asia, and Europe. She's contributed to publications around the world including Glamour Magazine, Teen Vogue, Cosmo, Business Insider, airline in-flight magazines, and more.

 

Follow The Takeoff Toddler is her first self-published, illustrated children's book series and coloring book devoted to introducing children of color to the world. Bashir's travel is extensive and is a chosen lifestyle for her, her husband, and 3-year-old son.  The main character of the series was drawn in the likeness of her son for the purpose of cultural representation.