Nine-year-old Zaina The Phenom recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae,” adding "author" to her impressive resume as a performer, rapper, and songwriter. Her new children's book, “Zaina The Mermaid... Or Not?” is now available in 200 countries and 50 languages through major retailers.

The success of Zaina's book was immediate, selling over a thousand copies in just its first 30 days, she said. Zaina uses her platform to encourage other young people to pursue their dreams with a clear core message: "You can do anything you want. You just got to believe in it”.

Even with the success of her first book and a second part already in the works, Zaina is not slowing down. She recently secured a music distribution deal with Roc Nation, with new singles like “Stay Humble” and “I Look Cute Everyday” scheduled for release. For Zaina, the journey is about growth, as she wisely advised her peers to “go the hard way, not the easy way,” because working hard ultimately leads to more passion.

Check out Zaina The Phenom’s work at zainathephenom.com.

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