We are excited to feature Anna Gilchrist as Black History Months comes to a close. Anna is an American author aiming to raise awareness on children’s rights through her children’s books. Her book series, Daffi and Friends, follows a little girl named Daffodil Grey.
Through Daffodil’s adventures, Anna provides uplifting stories with a powerful message.
Anna has always had a love of writing. Anna learned about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and earned her MFA in Childhood Studies. It was after these experiences when she decided to create meaningful children’s literature. Her first children’s book was The Extraordinary Day of Daffodil Grey, which she wrote and illustrated.
Anna’s publishing company, Sandfish Publishing, brings together diverse authors and illustrators specializing in children’s books. Her hope is to inspire the children of today to become empathetic leaders.
The Daffi and Friends series teaches lessons based on articles from the UNCRC, applied in a way kid-appropriate way to understand and apply. The series has received rave reviews. Anna uses these books to share themes of bravery, love, and tolerance.
As an author and advocate for youth rights, Anna is doing the incredibly important work of inspiring young minds and encouraging compassion.
Learn more about Anna Gilchrist here.
