Ariel Vanece

Photograph by Adriana Arguijoa

About The Author

Ariel Vanece (she/they) is a Black American author from Sacramento, California. They hold a BA in English from the University of Kansas and an MA/MFA in children’s literature and writing for children from Simmons University. Ariel’s stories focus on Black American culture and intergenerational friendships. Their stories are described as heartwarming and adventurous.

Books by Ariel Vanece

Day Shift, Night Shift
By Ariel Vanece
Illustrated by Jade Orlando
A young girl uses her wits, science, and a little inspiration from her train engineer grandfather to get her toy train to run in this endearing picture book.
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