Shaquana Jackson, MBA, is an award-winning children’s author, publisher, entrepreneur, and public speaker passionate about empowering young minds through storytelling. As the visionary behind the JAS Girlz book series, she creates diverse, confidence-building stories that teach friendship, leadership, kindness, and resilience.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration, she intentionally weaves Social Emotional Learning (SEL), empathy, and character development into every story. She is also the founder of Sophisticated Real Life Publications and travels nationally as a speaker inspiring children, women, and entrepreneurs.