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WATCH: 16-year-old teacher celebrates publishing a book with Tshwala Bami challenge

America’s youngest teacher and three degrees holder Shania Shakura Muhammad, aged 16, continues to impress the world as she recently published her first book called Read, Write, Listen, 13 in college How I Did It.

Shania, who goes by the name smartgirlshania on social media became a professional teacher in 2023 at the age of fifteen. Not only has the grade three teacher graduated with her third college degree (bachelor’s degree) in 2023, but, she’s currently pursuing her master’s degree in business administration and marketing (MBA), which she is set to complete this year.

Announcing her published book, the smart girl who many call a genius shared a video of herself doing the South African Tshwala Bam challenge, she captioned her post:

“Being America’s youngest teacher is one of the most incredible achievements of my life. Now, I want to use my resources to broaden the horizons of education. Help me reach the milestone of 1 million copies sold. Purchase your copy today!”

Prior to the book being published, the grade three teacher shared her book cover captioning her post:

Internet users took to her feed to comment on Shania’s achievement, adding:

“I’ll be getting it! Inspiration to children and adults!”

“Congratulations. You will reach and surpass your goal. Everything great that you desire, I affirm it with you,” added one user.

Commenting on Shania’s Tshwala Bami dancing skills one user noted, “You did the dance superbly well. All the best with your new book.”

Also see: Meet 16-year-old teacher with three degrees and soon to complete her MBA

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