Black nonbinary human wearing teal glasses and a dog print button-down shirt. They are sitting outdoors surrounded by trees.

Hi, I’m Kam!

I am an award-winning children’s author, activist and nature enthusiast. I love gardening, hiking and the smell of the ocean. When I am not outdoors, the library is my happy place. As a lifelong learner I enjoy picking up new hobbies and skills. When I grow up, I want to live in the woods on an off-grid homestead with tons of baby goats and chickens. As a child, I never dreamed of becoming an author- I just didn’t think that I was creative enough. Now I write joy filled books for queer Black disabled fat kids like me.

Official Bio

Kam Asanyi is an award-winning children’s author and activist. Their writing is grounded in their deep love and respect for children. As a Black Kreyol, nonbinary, disabled chronically ill creative, Kam believes that art is a vehicle to rewrite and reimagine outdated narratives about historically marginalized communities.

Kam is the author of MARLEY’S PRIDE, a Stonewall Honor book, which received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, and OUR WORLD: USA. Their forthcoming books include MADINA’S BIG, FABULOUS, WIN and its sequel (Disney Hyperion ’26), and BELLY GROWLS (Henry Holt 27′).

Once upon a time, Kam traveled the world hobnobbing with foreign dignitaries and senior US government officials. They now spend their time writing joyful stories oozing with Black pride and queer joy. When they are not adventuring with their three homeschooled kids, you can find them dreaming about tiny house living and baby goats. The world needs more baby goats.

Kam is a proud graduate of Spelman College and American University. They are represented by James McGowan at Bookends Literary Agency.

Black child laying on a bed reading a book. They have a towel around the hair and they are wearing a red shirt and jean shorts.
I grew up with my nose in a book.
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