Clucky, Cookies, and Courage: The Wonderfully Witty World of Keiana Green-Page

When you first meet Keiana Green-Page, don’t expect a stiff, buttoned-up book talk. Expect laughter. Expect light. Expect a chocolate chip cookie in one hand and a dream in the other. She might joke about not sharing her snacks with her dog Marley (a boundary she’s firm on), but there’s one thing she gives freely: imagination.

Keiana Green-Page is the author of Clucky Comes Home, a children’s book about a spirited little chicken with big dreams and even bigger daydreams. And while it’s marketed to kids, this book—like Keiana herself—is a reminder to all of us: joy is powerful, silliness is sacred, and the freedom to imagine is a revolutionary act.

From Newark to Notebooks: Where the Story Began

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Keiana was the kind of child who turned construction paper into literary gold. Before she ever knew what “self-publishing” meant, she was already doing it, crafting her first book by hand around the age of six. “It was about how to grow a houseplant,” she says, laughing. “A skill I didn’t actually master until the COVID-19 quarantine.” The book had a green construction paper cover and typing paper pages, but more than anything, it held something far more valuable: her voice.

That voice followed her into adulthood. It grew louder when she studied journalism at Benedict College, where she developed into an award-winning writer. It got sharper when she became a newspaper reporter. And it got bolder when she decided she didn’t want to just write about the world, she wanted to shape it.

So she started Power Communications LLC, an independent book publishing company built on a simple belief: there’s power in every story.

Meet Clucky: The Chicken Who Refused to Stay in the Coop

Clucky Comes Home isn’t Keiana’s first book. But it’s the first time the world has met a chicken quite like Clucky—restless, curious, and full of wild dreams. He’s got rodeo aspirations. He wants to soar with hawks. He believes the world is full of possibilities. And honestly? So does Keiana.

Clucky was born from that sacred creative space where giggles meet gumption. “I feel excited when a picture of Clucky makes me giggle,” she says. “Because allowing ourselves to be silly unlocks a world of possibilities.”

And that’s the heartbeat of the book: permission to imagine. Keiana hopes Clucky Comes Home will spark in young readers the same joy and curiosity she felt when she first read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. “It gave me permission to ask silly questions and wonder about everything,” she recalls. “Now that I’m an author, I want my book to do the same.”

Literacy as Liberation

Beneath the bright colors and chicken puns lies something serious: a deep commitment to literacy as a tool of empowerment. For Keiana, books aren’t just fun—they’re freedom. Her love for storytelling isn’t just personal—it’s political.

“Over the years, I’ve heard so many stories of people who endured struggles in life, and literacy—or the lack of it—was a common thread,” she explains. “When someone enjoys reading, they’re given a key to freedom.”

That’s why she’s so proud that Clucky Comes Home has already made its way into schools and ESL programs. It’s been used to teach English to children who speak other languages. It’s being shared in classrooms as a tool for joy, comprehension, and connection. That kind of reach isn’t accidental—it’s the result of years of writing, dreaming, and trusting her gut.

But it’s also a result of community. “A lot of the success I’ve experienced with this first book is because of the relationships I’ve built—personally and professionally,” Keiana says. That statement isn’t just humble—it’s strategic. Keiana knows that in Black creative ecosystems, support is currency, and collaboration is key.

From Faith to Flight: A Journey Fueled by Courage

Keiana doesn’t write from theory—she writes from faith. And when you ask her what values guide her life, she doesn’t blink: “My faith. I believe every person deserves respect, even if I don’t agree with their point of view. I also believe in standing up for people who may be afraid to stand up for themselves.”

That same faith is what gave her the courage to move out of her comfort zone—literally. After building a life in South Carolina post-college, she took a leap of faith and relocated up north. She left behind a house, a job, and all the stability she had worked for. It was one of the hardest—and best—decisions she ever made.

“I had to rely on family until I could get my own place,” she shares. “It was one of my biggest faith challenges to date. But that move brought me back to a place where my creativity could breathe again.”

Her creativity doesn’t just breathe—it soars. Whether she’s painting, traveling, visiting art museums, or attending basketball games, Keiana surrounds herself with beauty and movement. That energy shows up in every page of her book—and in every answer she gives.

Smart, Silly, and Strategic: A New Kind of Storyteller

Let’s be clear: Keiana Green-Page is not your average children’s book author. She’s a strategist. A business owner. A faith-led creative who knows that Black joy is not just resistance—it’s renaissance.

She’s also funny. Smart funny. The kind of funny that kids love and adults trust. She knows the value of being able to laugh at life while still standing firm in her purpose. And that balance—the silly and the sacred—is what makes her work resonate.

She doesn’t need trauma to make her storytelling relevant. She doesn’t need pain to justify her pages. Keiana writes from a place of light, and that’s what makes her a force.

What’s Next for Keiana?

She’s just getting started.

More books? Yes. More Clucky? Likely. More joy, more learning, more silliness with strategy? Absolutely.

Her vision is clear: “I want to write and publish more books that inspire children.”

With Clucky Comes Home, she’s already done that. And with her company, Power Communications, she’s creating space for more voices to do the same.

So the next time someone tries to tell you that children’s books are small work, introduce them to Keiana Green-Page. Tell them about the little girl who made books out of construction paper. The woman who left her comfort zone to chase a bigger purpose. The author who teaches children—and adults—that imagining is a form of power.

And don’t forget to tell them about Clucky. After all, he came home. And that’s just the beginning.

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