About Us

Welcome to Ollie Tamale, where imagination and comfort meet! We’re passionate about bringing the magic of storytelling to life with our collection of whimsical children’s books, paired perfectly with cozy hoodies and t-shirts that spark joy.

At Ollie Tamale, we believe that every child deserves to explore new worlds, discover exciting adventures, and wrap themselves in warmth and creativity. That’s why our store offers carefully curated children’s books that inspire young minds, along with fun, stylish apparel for little dreamers.

Whether you’re snuggling up with a bedtime story or heading out on an adventure, we’ve got something special to make every moment unforgettable. Our designs are made to be fun, comfortable, and a little bit adventurous – just like the kids who wear them!

We’re here to create a place where both parents and kids can find unique, high-quality products that celebrate the magic of childhood. Thank you for being part of our story – we hope you’ll find something you love at Ollie Tamale!

Yo! Let’s have some fun! The Ollie Tamale series is inspired by my wonderful childhood in the Oakland, Bay Area. I loved to play. I still love to play. Some might say that I play too much! Ha! I hope that you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoyed the unintended field research; playing streets sports, hide and go seek, dancing, jumping rope, talking crazy, riding Big Wheels, skateboards, dirt bikes, 10-speeds with the natives of Frisco, B-Town and Oak Town.

When I was little, I had to stay fly (wear stylish clothing). So besides being the writer of the book, I had to be the fashion stylist of the book. Ollie Tamale had to have a star on his chest because he was a star. The illustrator, JaFleu, took on the fashion challenge and had the characters in the book looking NICE! So that’s why there are stylish graphic-Ts offered on our digital store. And more gear to come.

Back to the book though. Please believe, that my stories are written with the sincerity of Brother Malcom X and fueled by the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WE HAVE TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN. The illiteracy rate in African American communities is tragic. I’m pretty sure that I learned to read because I was blessed to have a big cousin, Yogi, reading all of the fairy tales to me over and over again because I wouldn’t stop begging her. Please read to our kids.