Lakieshia Stapleton Jelenke

Arising Sunflower. Lost in Translation Lakieshia Stapleton Jelenke

Lakieshia Stapleton Jelenke is a 23-year-old up-and-coming writer specialising in the welfare of children. Through exploring the issues surrounding one's mental health, living through traumatic events, and dealing with 21st century problems, her writing is a hopeful roadmap to remaining resilient and faithful despite what's happening in the world. This collection reflects the ending of an era in her life where she faced excessive doubt and abundant stress, and ultimately rose above it all.



In December 2018, the author published one of her first quotes on Instagram, taking the first step on her writing journey. Arising Sunflower. Lost in Translation is her first book. Her great creative influences include writers such as Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Michelle Obama, Susan Jeffers, Raupi Kaur, Pierre Jeanty, and Reyna Biddy. Musically, her main inspirations are Lauryn Hill, Kehlani, India Aire, Jhene Aiko, Mahalia, and Emeli Sandé.