T.J. Scripps is a South African-American author, entrepreneur, and creative professional originally from Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. She studied Film Production and Journalism at the University of Cape Town before establishing her own award-winning production company, Skybok, in 2010.
After relocating from Cape Town to the United States in 2015, she continued building her creative career from Austin, Texas. She is the author of an exciting new middle-grade fantasy series, Glow in the Dark, and a professional book reviewer for The Children’s Book Review, based in Colorado, USA.
Beyond her work in writing, publishing, and film production, T.J. founded Imbeko, a nonprofit organization established in 2020 that connects American donors with charitable initiatives in South Africa. Meaning “respect” in isiXhosa, Imbeko reflects a philosophy inspired by Nelson Mandela’s belief that the true measure of our lives lies in the difference we make to others. T.J. is actively involved in community outreach through Rotary International, supporting initiatives that promote service, compassion, and meaningful social change.
She particularly enjoys discovering fresh voices and celebrating original storytelling.
“The most important thing is to live a fabulous life. As long as it’s fabulous, I don’t care how long it is.”
— Freddie Mercury
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