Author · Educator · Advocate
About Tamara Shiloh
An author and educator on a mission to help children see the extraordinary contributions Black people have made — and to help them imagine a future full of possibility.
Tamara Shiloh has published the first two books in her historical fiction chapter book series, Just Imagine…What If There Were No Black People in the World is about African American inventors, scientists and other notable Black people in history. The two books are Jaxon’s Magical Adventure with Black Inventors and Scientists and Jaxon and Kevin’s Black History Trip Downtown. Tamara Shiloh has also written a book a picture book for Scholastic, Cameron Teaches Black History, that will be available in June, 2022.
Tamara Shiloh’s other writing experiences include: writing the Black History column for the Post Newspaper in the Bay area, Creator and Instruction of the black History Class for Educators a professional development class for teachers and her non-profit offers a free Black History literacy/STEM/Podcast class for kids 3d – 8th grade which also includes the Let’s Go Learn Reading and Essence and tutorial program. She is also the owner of the Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts, in Richmond, California,
Previously in her early life she was the /Editor-in-Chief of Desert Diamonds Magazine, highlighting the accomplishments of minority women in Nevada; assisting with the creation, design and writing of a Los Angeles-based, herbal magazine entitled Herbal Essence; editorial contribution to Homes of Color; Editor-in-Chief of Black Insight Magazine, the first digital, interactive magazine for African Americans; profile creations for sports figures on the now defunct PublicFigure.com; newsletters for various businesses and organizations; and her own Las Vegas community newsletter, Tween Time News, a monthly publication highlighting music entertainment in the various venues of Las Vegas.
She is a member of:
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
- Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- Point Richmond Business Association
- National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
- Independent Book Publishers Association (IPBA)
- California Writers Club-Berkeley & Marin
- Richmond CA Kiwanis
- Richmond CA Rotary
- Bay Area Girls Club
Tamara Shiloh, a native of Northern California, has two adult children, one grandson and four great-grand sons. She resides in Point Richmond, CA with her husband, Ernest.
www.multiculturalbookstore.com
Her Story
A life shaped by curiosity
Tamara Shiloh has spent her career at the intersection of education, storytelling, and advocacy. As an author and educator, she believes that the stories we tell children shape the world they grow up to build. Her work centers on a simple, powerful question — “What if there were no Black people in the world?” — and the discovery that follows: that Black inventors, scientists, leaders, and entrepreneurs have shaped nearly every part of everyday life. Through the Just Imagine… series, Tamara brings those hidden figures into the light for a new generation, pairing rigorous research with the warmth and wonder of a child's imagination.
Why She Writes
Because every child deserves to see genius that looks like them
For too long, the contributions of Black inventors, scientists, mathematicians, and entrepreneurs were left out of the stories children learn. Tamara writes to change that — one book, one classroom, one imagination at a time.
The Inspiration Behind Her Work
Because Black history should inspire every child to dream bigger
Tamara Shiloh writes to bring the brilliance of Black inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to life for young readers. Through imaginative adventures and engaging stories, she helps children discover the people whose ideas shaped our world — while showing them that curiosity, creativity, and greatness can look just like them.
Author · Educator · Advocate
Three callings, one mission
Author
Creator of the Just Imagine… children's book series exploring Black history and innovation.
Educator
Dedicated to helping young readers discover the genius within themselves and within history.
Advocate
A voice for representation, inclusion, and the untold stories that shape our world.