Ariel Vanece (pronounced Air-ee-l Vuh-niece) is inspired by her relationships with her great grandparents and grandparents. Her stories focus on Black-American culture and intergenerational friendships.

Image of Ariel looking slightly to the side. Wearing a yellow robe and white T-shirt. In front of two shelves full of books. — Photo Credit: Adriana Arguijo Photography

Ariel Vanece (She/They) is a Black-American children’s book author. Her stories are described as heartwarming and adventurous. They obtained an MFA/MA in Writing for Children and Children’s Literature from Simmons University, and they holds a BA in English from The University Of Kansas. Ariel’s stories focus on Black-American culture and inter-generational friendships.

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