Tinu Abass

I've been a storyteller since I gripped my first oversized pencil at seven years old. But it wasn't until I became a mother that I understood the true power and responsibility of the stories we tell.

I write picture books, fiction, and memoir, all centred on a single mission: creating representation for those who, like me, grew up searching for themselves in stories and finding mostly absence. My work celebrates Black children and adults as the complex, brilliant protagonists they are, stumbling, growing, and discovering their magic.

What makes my perspective unique is my background: as an accessibility and usability consultant, I advocated for blind and partially sighted users, ensuring technology didn't leave anyone behind. This work deeply informs my writing. Whether I was designing inclusive digital experiences or am now crafting inclusive narratives, I'm asking the same question: who's being left out, and how do we make space for them?

I'm drawn to stories about resilience, mistakes, and the messy, beautiful process of growth. I believe we're all multifaceted parents, professionals, artists, and learners and that our "mistakes" aren't endings but beginnings. This philosophy runs through everything I write, across every genre I explore.

I'm building a collection of diverse stories that matter. Stories where Black voices aren't just included but centred and celebrated.

I'm a mother to two beautiful daughters who keep me on my toes, learning daily that the goal isn't perfection; it's showing up and trying.

Connect: Instagram @tinu_writes