Photo:Adam Simmons; Courtesy of AUWA Books
Adam Simmons; Courtesy of AUWA Books
Courtesy of AUWA Books
Afualo rose to fame in 2020, when she became fed up with the sexist, racist and otherwise bigoted speech she saw on social media. She turned to TikTok, where her straightforward and witty videos taking down misogyny blew up.
Known for her signature laugh, Afualo currently has 7.9 million followers on the app, and over 9 million across all of her social media platforms. She has been dubbed the internet’s “Crusader for Women,” per a statement shared with PEOPLE.LOUDwill bring Afualo’s message of positivity offline. The book, which will be part memoir, part manifesto, details her mission for a more inclusive future, while also touching upon her family life and Samoan heritage. The book will also offer ways for readers to empower themselves within a patriarchal society.
Drew Afualo.Adam Simmons
Adam Simmons
“Drew Afualo has a talent for cutting through all of the confusion of everyday existence and illuminating what really matters. How can you get the life you want (and keep it)? How can you pay attention to your own needs (and insist that others do, too)?,” Questlove says. “Drew’s book is smart and voices like hers need to be heard. I’m so happy to be publishing this book, and can’t wait for all of you to read it.”
Afualo has been named one ofForbes’ Top Creators of 2023 and one ofTimeMagazine’s Next Generation Leaders. She served as the official red carpet correspondent for the 2023 Academy Awards, and currently hosts the podcasts “The Comment Section” and “Two Idiot Girls,” the latter with her sister, Deison Afualo.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.“Since building a platform, I have consistently wished I could give a piece of my brain and heart to all the people who love and support me so they can draw courage and strength from me whenever they need it most,” Afualo continues. “Now, withLOUD, they’ll finally be able to do that.“LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserveis now available for pre-order.
source: people.com
