Naje Badu Love

aka Kimberly Banks

Author’s Books

While Naje Badu Love authors most of the works featured on this site, some will be written under the name Kimberly E. Banks. This distinction honors Kimberly’s birth name and her chosen name, Naje. Kimberly’s work focuses on literary fiction, and Naje’s on inspirational writing.

COMING SOON!!!!

Stay tuned for an exciting literary collection by Kimberly E. Banks titled Risen: A Mixtape of Short Stories and Essays on Black Women, Race, and Culture. This diverse collection includes two short stories, fifteen essays, and four novellas that explore race, class, and gender, shedding light on the most blatant forms of systemic oppression in America and around the world.

Available for Purchase: February 2025

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Expanding Awareness: A Journey of Awareness, Healing, and Truth

About the Book:  

Embark on a profound expedition of awareness, healing, and truth uniquely tailored for women-identified people of color with "Expanding Self: A Journey of Awareness, Healing, and Truth."

Available for Purchase

Ascensions: Whispers of the Soul

About the Book:  

Ascensions: Whispers of the Soul is a collection of inspirational dollops written by Naje Badu Love, who penned the book to help women focus on what is possible.

Available for Purchase

Level Up!: A 12-Step Journey to Thriving in the Flow

About the Book:

In Level Up! In a 12-Step Journey to Thriving in the Flow, readers will embark on a transformative path through twelve pillars of growth.

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Let Go Of Your But! A Woman’s Guide to Self-Love and Fulfillment

About the Book:  

Through a powerful delivery of insight and inspiration, Let Go of Your But! A Woman’s Guide to Self-Love and Fulfillment inspires you to take the first step out of the fear spawned by personal wounds into love and the fulfillment of your individual destiny.

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The Path and The Power: A Soulful Exploration of Self-Love

About the Book:  

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with The Path and The Power: A Soulful Exploration of Self-Love, where author Naje Badu Love gracefully guides Black women through the beautiful, divine layers of transformation, inner healing, and growth. Available for Purchase

Naje - the Artist

In addition to writing, Naje has a deep love for art that is prominently featured on this site. Starting with art and transitioning into writing allowed Naje to expand on the stories shared in their visual work. As a creative, Naje's mind is always brimming with new ideas, and photography, illustrating, and writing are all avenues through which they bring these visions to life. This multifaceted approach to creativity enables Naje to express the full spectrum of their soul's desires.

Explore Naje Badu Love's art gallery to see the stunning visual narratives that complement their written works.

Upcoming events

  • Book Signing

    December 2024 (TBD)

    Stay tuned for exciting updates on upcoming book signings, podcast interviews, and gallery showings. More details are coming soon!

  • Podcast Interview

    January 2025 (TBD)

    Stay tuned for exciting updates on upcoming book signings, podcast interviews, and gallery showings. More details are coming soon!

  • Gallery/Art Exhibits

    January 2025 (TBD)

    Stay tuned for exciting updates on upcoming book signings, podcast interviews, and gallery showings. More details are coming soon!

Booking

Naje Badu Love, aka Kimberly E. Banks, is available for podcast interviews, panel discussions, book signings, webinars, gallery exhibits, art showings, article write-ups, and more. To invite Naje to your event or request an engagement, please complete the form with as much detail as possible. Our management team will get back to you promptly.

Media Kit

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