Discover the Zoo Collection of Stories

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Welcome to the wildest problem a zoo has ever faced! In Overcrowded at the Zoo, a sudden surge of new animal residents throws the once-peaceful zoo into disarray. Enclosures overflow, tempers flare, and routines collapse—until a brave band of animals bands together to fix the chaos themselves.

Join this colorful cast of characters as they turn confusion into collaboration in this heartwarming tale of teamwork, empathy, and creative problem-solving.

Perfect for young readers who love animal adventures, Overcrowded at the Zoo is a delightful reminder that even the most unlikely group can come together to make things better—for everyone.

Fun, funny, and full of heart—this is one zoo story you’ll never forget!

 When seventeen-year-old Zola Okoye—a driven, big-hearted chimpanzee with dreams of becoming a maternity nurse—faces an unplanned pregnancy, her carefully mapped future collapses into chaos. Caught between the expectations of her family, the cruelty of classmates, the silence of her boyfriend, and the firestorm of public judgment, Zola is thrust into the most personal and polarizing decision of her life.

But as she confronts fear, shame, and the voices trying to control her body and her destiny, Zola begins a powerful journey toward self-advocacy. Inspired by the ancestral stories her grandfather taught her, she learns that freedom isn’t given—it’s claimed.

Steps to Tomorrow is a bold, compassionate Young Adult novel that explores bodily autonomy, the weight of community expectations, and the courage it takes to choose your own future. Emotional, hopeful, and deeply relevant, Zola’s story invites readers to walk beside her as she discovers that the most important part of any decision… is that it belongs to her.

Available for Pre-Order. Released on December 5/2025

Paperback and Hardcover coming soon. 

The Zoo Collection began not as a publishing goal, but as a lifeline. At a time when I was deeply impacted by moderate to severe PTSD—an invisible disability that reshaped my life—I turned to writing as a form of rehabilitation and healing. These stories weren’t just words on a page; they were steps toward reclaiming my sense of self.

As I healed, so did my writing. What started as fragmented reflections gradually became more fluid, imaginative, and resonant. The Zoo Collection organically emerged from this growth. The first books, Welcome to the Zoo and The Zoo Goes Bonkers!, were born from this evolution, initially self-published and later supported by a hybrid publisher.

But the real turning point came when I found Fabled & Bound. They recognized the deeper value in my work—not just the creativity but the emotional truth underneath it. They helped reshape the Zoo books into age-appropriate stories, making the collection more accessible to a wider audience while preserving its heart.

Why animals? That began long before the PTSD. During my nursing studies—before I had to leave the profession due to trauma sustained in the ICU—I chose children’s literature as an elective. I was reminded of the joy animals brought me as a child, especially through stories like Charlotte's Web. They offered comfort, learning, and imagination—and I knew that through animals, I could safely explore the complexities of human experience.

I built the Zoo as a space for everyone. A space of wonder, unpredictability, and healing. My philosophy is simple: Everyone is welcome at the Zoo, and you never know what you’ll find there.

The collection began as 30 stories grouped together—driven by the belief that stories should be rich in value and diversity. But with time and growth, I recognized the benefit of tailoring content for younger attention spans, and embraced this shift wholeheartedly.

I hope readers enjoy The Zoo Collection—not just for its whimsy and warmth, but for the healing it represents. These stories helped me heal from PTSD, and I offer them in the spirit of hope, resilience, and inclusion.