Seina Wedlick is an African-American children’s book author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys writing diverse stories infused with her culture and traditions and pulls inspiration for her books from her life.
Seina is the author of Naming Ceremony (Abrams Kids, Spring 2023), The Night Market (Random House, Fall 2024) which received two starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Shelf Awareness, as well as a Golden Kite Honor Award for Picture Book Text, and a Crystal Kite Honor for California, and Space for Everyone (Random House, Winter 2025) which received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Seina has conducted several author visits and participated in a wide variety of events including library and bookstore events, school assemblies, and book festivals.
“During Black History Month we were honored to host children’s book author and former TPS parent Seina Wedlick! She opened with an exciting activity, then read her latest book, “Space for Everyone” to students in our lower elementary division. She spoke about what inspires her to write and answered the questions of many curious students, some of which are currently working on compelling narratives. Seina engaged our young readers with interactive storytelling, insightful discussions about the writing process, and a behind-the-scenes look at how books come to life. Her ability to connect with students, answer questions thoughtfully, and inspire creativity was truly remarkable. We were so grateful for the time and energy Seina Wedlick shared with us, and we highly recommend her visit to any school looking to spark a love of books and writing in their students!” — The Primary School, Black History Month, 2025