Saga Boy
An enthralling, deeply personal examination of the search for a home and the long-lasting effects of immigrant cultural dislocation.
Antonio Michael Downing's memoir of creativity and transformation is a startling mash-up of memories and mythology, told in gripping, lyrical prose.
AUTHOR | SPEAKER | MUSICIAN
As a critically acclaimed author, dynamic musical performer and speaker what I have learned is: the story you tell defines you. Great stories are made of: AUTHENTICITY, EMPATHY and INTEGRITY. My mission is to help people transform the way they see themselves.
How can I help you tell your story?
Antonio Michael Downing's debut novel
Coming out August 19, 2025
Queenie meets Frying Plantain in this courageous coming-of-age story, set in the 1990s, about a mixed-race Black girl fighting for recognition in a South Carolina Cherokee community that refuses to accept her ancestry as legitimate.
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Stars in my Crown
Author and musician Antonio Michael Downing's debut picture book is about big changes and big feelings, and speaks to all kids experiencing the highs and lows of childhood.
Illustrated by Richy Sánchez Ayala
