Zenzi Hodge

I Am, 2026

The Never Snowy Christmas, 2014

 

Zenzi Hodge is a children’s book author, poet, and podcast host who believes in the power of stories to affirm identity, spark imagination, and build confidence in young readers. She is the author of The Never Snowy Christmas and I Am, a picture book rooted in affirmations that celebrate pride in self, home, and possibility. 

 

Zenzi is also the host of Authored By Us, a podcast dedicated to storytelling, authorship, and creative expression. She also publishes regularly on Substack through her signature platform, The ZenziVerse. A passionate educator and devoted mother, she finds joy in teaching, writing poetry, and connecting with children through storytime. Whether on the page, behind the microphone, or reading aloud, Zenzi’s work encourages kindness, curiosity, and a deep love of learning.