Explorer Bundle
A signed copy of Mimi and the Magical DNA Compass and a companion compass.
Buy Explorer BundleStorytelling with heart. Learning with purpose.
J. Mimi Sullivan
Bringing heritage, identity, and belonging to life.
Through books, performance, and creative learning experiences, Mimi connects families and communities to the stories that make us who we are.
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Meet Mimi
Savvy and Sincere Learning
Author · Actress · Culture Curator · Museum Educator · Child Development Specialist · Live Host · Creative Experience Developer
Mimi Sullivan is an author, actress, culture curator, and media personality whose work lives at the intersection of soul food, storytelling, heritage, identity, and learning.
From national television appearances to museum experiences, Mimi builds spaces where families, educators, and communities can explore identity with joy, honesty, and cultural pride.
J. Mimi Sullivan is the creative professional behind Savvy and Sincere Learning, her educational imprint and platform, rooted in Black traditions, global heritage, sincere storytelling, and deeply human cultural experiences.
Savvy means Wise, Sincere means Heart and Learning means Growth.
J. Mimi Sullivan · Savvy and Sincere Learning
Book · Heritage · Identity
Mimi and the Magical DNA Compass
A Magical Journey Through Heritage & Identity
Mimi and the Magical DNA Compass guides young explorers through a joyful story of ancestry, belonging, courage, wisdom, family, and community love.
By Mimi Sullivan · Foreword by Shirley Thomas Ward.
Published by
Savvy and Sincere Learning
J. Mimi Sullivan Ltd Liability Co.
Signed book only
Prefer the book on its own? Choose a signed copy of Mimi’s story.
Buy Signed CopyIndividual signed books and bundles can be ordered through PayPal. For bulk or institutional orders, send an inquiry below.
Bring the story to your community
Work With Mimi
Books open the conversation. Shared experiences bring it to life. Explore an engagement for your school, museum, library, organization, or creative project.
Author visits & book experiences
Read-alouds, meet-the-author events, and signings for schools, libraries, and family programs. Inquire about a book-centered visit or bulk copies for your group.
Plan a book experience →Cultural & educational programming
Heritage and identity workshops for museums, schools, and community organizations. Share your audience and goals to discuss a creative learning experience.
Explore community work →Live hosting & appearances
Inquiries for hosting and public appearances that bring storytelling and cultural connection into the room. Include your event format, location, and proposed dates.
Discuss an appearance →Acting & creative collaborations
Acting, on-camera work, branded content, and creative experience development. Share the project, intended audience, and the role you have in mind.
Start a collaboration →Have an idea? Share your dates, audience, and goals.
Send a Booking InquirySchools · Museums · Families
Stories shared. Connections made.
A look at Mimi’s book and learning experiences in the community.
Creating Authors · Newark Museum of Art
Mimi at NBOE Book Con at the Newark Museum of Art, connecting authorship, education, and community storytelling.
Community Day · Preschool Night
Mimi at Preschool Night Community Day, bringing books, children, and culture into a family-centered learning setting.
Take the story home
Find a limited quantity of Explorer Bundles, each with a signed book and companion compass, at the Newark Museum of Art gift shop. Signed books are also available separately.
Explore the book options →Shows · Features · Digital Series
On screen. In conversation.
Explore television appearances, food and culture features, and digital storytelling. Choose a clip to watch on YouTube.
Television appearance · Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Mimi brings heritage, food, and story to daytime television.
Cocoa Butter · Grandma and Me
Grandma and Me
A Cocoa Butter series celebrating intergenerational food, family, humor, and tradition.
BuzzFeed · Cocoa Butter
Black Grandmas Try Other Black Grandmas’ Sweet Potato Pie
A joyful food feature centered on taste, tradition, and the sacred opinions of Black grandmothers.
Digital storytelling · OmeProTV
Talks With Myself
An OmeProTV original series where Mimi explores identity, faith, and inner dialogue.
OWN · The Great Soul Food Cook-Off
The Great Soul Food Cook-Off
Mimi appears in the OWN soul food cooking feature celebrating grandmothers, tradition, and flavor.
Contact · Social · Reach
Let’s connect
Email: SavvyandSincereLearning@gmail.com
Instagram: @mimisullivan808
Brand Instagram: @savvyandsincerelearning
YouTube: @MsMiMiSullivan
LinkedIn: mimisullivanltd808
For Schools, Museums & Libraries
Reach out for book events, workshops, bulk orders, explorer bundles, and cultural programming.
Bookings · Collaborations · Book Orders
Let’s create something meaningful
Signed individual books and Explorer Bundles are available through the PayPal buttons above. Use this form for bulk orders, author visits, cultural programming, hosting, acting, and creative collaborations.
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- Bulk / Institutional Orders
- School, Museum, or Library Events
- Author Visits and Book Signings
- Hosting, Acting, and Creative Collaborations