Christine Platt is a lifestyle strategist and modern-day renaissance woman also known as the Afrominimalist. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine writes literature for children and adults that center African diasporic experiences — past, present, and future.

Since the release of her award-winning debut The Truth About Awiti, Christine has written more than two dozen books for readers of all ages; including her most recent influential titles Rebecca, Not Becky coauthored with Catherine Wigginton Greene and the beloved children’s series, Frankie & Friends. Prior to her literary career, Christine served as an advocate and executive leader in the public and private sectors where each role underscored her unwavering commitment to representation and inclusion.

Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, Master of Arts in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History; she is also an Ambassador for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.

Author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less and the highly anticipated sequel, Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm, Christine is recognized globally as a lifestyle teacher and trailblazer on how to embrace the power of ‘less’ to ease our overconsumption and overwhelm.