Bre’Anna Washington - Weatherford

With a mission to get more diverse books into the hands of her community, Bre’Anna Washington Weatherford, lovingly known as Bee, is a passionate author-illustrator and youth art educator. Bre’Anna has served her community for nearly a decade and is committed to providing safe and nourishing spaces for young people to express themselves and confidently explore the world through creativity.

Bre’Anna earned her B.A. in history, focusing on Africana studies. She is a certified early childhood development specialist with a vision of providing our children with the wisdom, resources, and support to explore their natural talents, embrace their highest potential, and expand their cultural worldview.

Bre’Anna is the Co-coordinator of The Grier Heights Youth Arts Program, The Co-Organizer of Charlotte Business Builders Community, and the Author of The Creative Composition Guide to Self-publishing and Marketing Children’s Books.

She is the contributing Illustrator to 6 self-published titles, including ‘A is for Alchemy: A Guide for the Little Conscious Creator’ (Esther Reese), ‘Little ‘Warrior Woman: Just Like Mama’ (Osunfemi Wanbi Njeri), ‘Cairo The Courageous’ (Schenike Massie-Lambert) and ‘The Chronicles of Blake and Brooke Bon Appétit it’s time to Eat’ (Dr. Carmen Wade).

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REVIEWS

  • Keylonda Wheeler

    Keylonda Wheeler

    "Bre'Anna Weatherford offers a fabulous blueprint for aspiring authors!"

  • @TheAmazingcorner

    "I met with Bee to learn more about her illustration process and pricing. She was kind, professional, and open. Check her out if you are exploring illustrators."

  • Mari Chula

    "Bre'Anna Weatherford, you are heaven-sent; you answered ALL of my questions ❤️ thank you soooo much!"

  • Sean Smith

    Ні Вее,

    Thank you very much for spending some time with me. It was a pleasure to speak to you. You gave me much to consider and work on. You also provided me with feedback that helped to increase confidence in my story both personally and as an author. I look forward to the next part of my journey! I can't wait to read your book.

    I wish you success in all your endeavors.

    Sincerely.

    Sean

  • @CulturedReadsPub

    "Thank you for choosing to work with us, Bee! Brooklyn loved the cover art! After working with 4 other illustrators, none of them captured the details like you!"

  • Osunfemi Wanbi Njeri

    "I thoroughly enjoyed every step of my journey working with Bee! She interpreted my words & vision for the illustrations far better than I ever could.

    I am very excited to create more together!"

  • Red Fox Lit. Agency

    Red Fox Lit. Agency

    "A wonderful illustrator [with] much to add to the picture book world."