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“My passion for writing is driven by a desire to amplify diverse voices and views. From multilingual children’s books to personal interest articles, I am fluent in translating diverse cultural experience and daily service needs into captivating copy and articles.”

Nafeesah Allenauthor

Children’s Books

As a mother of expat kids of color, I realized very quickly that books for multicultural, multilingual children are hard to find. The few that exist are a high reading level and historically educational, leaving a serious gap in reading options for the younger demographic. This is what led me to begin writing dual language children’s books.

My focus is on writing age-appropriate multilingual books with non-historical characters. The books touch on experiences that children across cultures can relate to, like the fear of going to the doctor or not fitting in.

Because these books are created for multilingual families, it was important to me that these books rhyme in both included languages. This helps the adult and child to bond over shared vocabulary and meanings, and provide normalcy in age-specific content. My children’s books are uniting tools for new language learners and intergenerational families. I look forward to continuing this legacy that honors my own multicultural family.

Xavier, the Superhero

Xavier, the Superhero

Xiomara, the Super Hero!

An English & Spanish Bilingual Adventure Book about a Brave Little Girl

Xiomara, the Superhero!

The Princess Inside

I am excited to offer virtual readings of my library of children’s books. Book me for a reading at your next event by filling out the form below.

Migration Books

Indo-Mozambicans in Maputo, 1947-1992

Afrasian Transformations

Culture Writing

I’ve studied culture and politics in 4 top-tier universities on 3 continents. My culture writing has been curated over the span of 13 years, and has resulted in a number of books, articles, and academia. If you want to learn more about my culture writing or if you’d like to book me as a practitioner or speaker, fill out the contact form below.

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House Beautiful.
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House Beautiful.
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CELEBRATING JUNETEETH

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Bold Culture Hub.
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Soweto’s NtoZinhle Boutique: A Modern Take on Traditional South African Design.

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Dwell.
September 18, 2021. Online.

Copy & Content

High-quality content and copy are vital components in a startup’s survivability. They establish effective brand communication, brand identity, and a genuine connection with your target market.

My content and copywriting services are crafted for startups and growing businesses. From website and sales page copy to white papers and blogs, I help clients — magazines, editors, PR companies, startups, and individuals — create growth, heighten name recognition, and make a social impact.

As a multilingual writer, I can support you in translating between Spanish, English, and Portuguese to broaden your reach to Latin America and beyond.

I worry about the words so you can worry about the business!

Fill out the contact form below to learn more about my content writing and copywriting services.