T. Douglas TArenyika is a Zimbabwean-born writer, with a deep and vast imagination.

His stories reflect the struggles of climate change, war, racism, and the pathways of finding peace and common ground. The core of his work focuses on understanding that the differences between us don't have to separate us but can bring us closer and make society stronger. Douglas was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. His mother is from Ethiopia, and his late father was from Zimbabwe. Both his parents raised Douglas and his siblings with a strong respect for each of their cultures and the knowledge that other people have their own unique backgrounds and respective cultures. His family then moved to America in 2004, at the age of 16, Douglas not only continued to value and uphold his culture but continued to develop a deep appreciation for other cultures as well.

Tarenyika’s s enduring focus on the social and environmental issues is subtly felt through his writings and encompasses an infectious sense of optimism that pervades all his writings while appealing to young and old alike and bringing the African culture and African diaspora further into mainstream media. His first published fantasy novel, “Peace is the Mission” is an Afrocentric Fantasy book series about native Mashonaland men and women struggling through internal hardships and tribal assimilation as they prepare for the battle of their lives. 

Douglas believes that education is an indispensable element of the global response to climate change and the social conflicts we face in this generation. By educating the youth through entertainment, he believes it then increases “climate literacy” and social injustice awareness among young people, inspiring lasting changes in their attitudes and behavior. Douglas’s desire to bring his message to a wider audience led him to venture into the world of film and stage and has expanded his talents into creating a screenplay, “Princess Tatenda and The Forest of Treasures” through his Production company, PiTM Productions, one of many projects.