Discover Authors with Last Names Beginning with “L”

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David L., a renowned author and publisher, has written notable...

Carla Labat, a New Orleans native who grew up in...

Patti Labelle, Singer, Author, Actress, and Entrepreneur

Ellen Labrecque

Ellen Labrecque is a renowned author and ex-Senior Editor for...

Lauren Lacey, an indie Romance author and digital strategist, has...

Ron Lacks, Author and oldest grandson of Henrietta Lacks

Nina LaCour is the bestselling and award-winning author

Marc Lacy, a graduate from Alabama A&M University, renowned poet,...

London Ladd, Artist

Ebony LaDelle, Author

Joyce A. Ladner

Joyce A. Ladner, Ph.D., is a distinguished sociologist, Brookings Institution...

Jerome Lagarrigue

Jerome Lagarrigue, Artist, Illustrator

Enrique A. Laguerre

Enrique A. Laguerre, Teacher, Novelist, Playwright, Critic

Yanick Lahens, Haiti Award Winning Author

Ismail K. White and Chryl N. Laird

Ismail K. White is a politics professor at Princeton University...

Nick Laird is an novelist and poet.

Roland Laird and Taneshia Nash Laird

Zadie Smith and Nick Laird

Laila Lalami, a prolific author and creative writing professor at...

Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is a Buddhist monk...

Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar

Amber Ruffin, first black woman to write for a late-night...

Jake Lamar, a Bronx native, is a renowned author of...

Una LaMarche is a prolific author of young adult novels...

David Lamb, a native New Yorker, discovered his passion for...

Frances Clayton Gray and Yanick Rice Lamb

Jamillah Lamb and David Lamb

David and Jamillah Lamb are the dynamic duo behind Between...

"Dr. John Smith has written over 30 books focusing on...

Megan Dowd Lambert

Verdelle Lambert

Verdelle Lambert is a seasoned writer and editor with a...

Danusha Laméris

Danusha Lameris, a poet and essayist.

George William Lamming (1927-2022) was a renowned Barbadian novelist and...

Jacqueline Jones LaMon

Jacqueline Jones LaMon is an award-winning author and poet. An...

Reshona Landfair

Cassandra Lane is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor with...

Michael R. Lane

Michael R. Lane is an accomplished author with four decades...

Pinkie Gordon Lane

Pinkie Gordon Lane (1923-2008) was an influential poet, editor, and...

Stanley Lane-Poole

Stanley Lane-Poole (1854-1931) was a London-born scholar who worked at...

Lanell is a Washington, DC-based freelance technical writer currently working...

Karyn Langhorne Folan and Paul Langan

Kaija Langley, a New Jersey native and Morgan State University...

Sharon Langley, the first African-American to ride the carousel at...

Living Language

Living Language, a premier brand in foreign language self-study since...

J. Drew Lanham is a distinguished author, poet, and professor...

Carlotta Walls LaNier

Carlotta Walls LaNier is the youngest of the Little Rock Nine

Lanier is a globally renowned technology writer known for his...

Georgia A. Popoff and Quraysh Ali Lansana

Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff are accomplished authors...

Quraysh Ali Lansana

Quraysh Ali Lansana, Poet, Author, Educator

Armand Lanusse, Poet and Educator

Fouad Laroui is a Moroccan economist and writer, currently teaching...

Doriel Inez Larrier

Doriel Inez Larrier is founder of LearnToGrowU, Larrier’s Education and Resource Network

Nella Larsen was the first AA woman to receive a...

Kate Clifford Larson

Kate Clifford Larson is a best-selling author known for works...

Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea is a thought leader who specializes in race and money, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good.

Jonathan Mathias Lassiter

Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD is an author and psychologist whose mission is to help others heal and thrive.

Lourdes Dolores Follins and Jonathan Mathias Lassiter

Nelda LaTeef is an award-winning author and illustrator, known for...

Ana Latese is an Illustrator

Jennifer Latham

Jennifer Latham, an army brat with a love for kids,...

Queen Latifah, the First Lady of Hip-Hop

Charles R. Smith Jr. and Ivory Latta

Ashton Lattimore

Bianca I. Laureano

Bianca I. Laureano is a decorated educator, sexologist, and curriculum...

Juan Tomás Avila Laurel

Equatoguinean author, Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel Laurel, focuses on social, political economic inequality in Africa.

Rickey Laurentiis

Preston Lauterbach

Victor D. LaValle, born in 1972, is an award-winning author...

Tiana Laveen, born in Cincinnati, is a romance fiction author...

Lavaille Lavette

Lavaille Lavette is a bestselling author, social entrepreneur, and leadership...

Jesus “Tato” Laviera Sanchez (1950-2013) was a renowned Nuyorican poet...

Jamiel Law, Illustrator

Sure, however, I need you to provide me with the...

Patrice Lawrence

Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot

Rhonda M. Lawson

Award-winning author, journalist, and founder of Meet The World Image Solutions, Rhonda M. Lawson

Shayla Lawson, author of 'This Is Major', a finalist for...

Kiese Laymon is a Professor of English and African American...

Khary Lazarre-White

Khary Lazarre-White, author, social entrepreneur, writer, attorney, lover of culture & curious explorer of the world

Annette Vendryes Leach

Annette Vendryes Leach, a Brooklyn author and entrepreneur, transitioned from...

Jeffrey B. Leak

Midwestern author Kai Leakes, developed a love for books early...

Whitney J. Leblanc

Whitney J. LeBlanc is a Louisiana-born author and Hollywood veteran...

Andrea Lee, born in Philadelphia in 1953, is an acclaimed...

Carmella Van Vleet and Chiquita Mullins Lee

Carmella Van Vleet and Chiquita Mullins Lee are renowned authors,...

Chiquita Mullins Lee

Chiquita Mullins Lee is an Arts Learning coordinator at the...

Dante Lee is a marketing guru, a PR maven, an award-winning business coach, and a best-selling author

David Lee is an esteemed leader with nearly 30 years...

Debra Lee, a recognized figure in entertainment, serves on multiple...

Erika Lee is a Regents Professor at the University of...

Florenza Denise Lee

Helen Elaine Lee

Helen Elaine Lee is a Harvard-educated author known for her...

Kristen R. Lee, a Memphis native, is a college graduate...

Lori Nelson Lee

Lori Nelson Lee, Author and Publisher

Malcolm D. Lee is an award-winning writer, director, and producer.

Marisa Renee Lee

Marisa Renee Lee is a called-upon expert in coping with grief.

Maureen "Greer" Lee the Sankofa Lady

Michael C. Lee, a retired Detroit Police Department Inspector, has...

Michele Elizabeth Lee has worked for over 30 years in the integrated arts field as a visual artist, curator, administrator, educator, and writer.

Ondrea L. Davis and J’son M. Lee

Spike Lee, film director, producer, writer, and actor

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee are renowned figures in...

Sure, I would need the author bio in order to...

Lee, with over 22 years experience in filmmaking and production...

Tonya Lewis Lee

Tonya Lewis Lee is an attorney, author, and health expert,...

Trymaine Lee is a Pulitzer Prize and Emmy award winning journalist.

Jazzmen Lee-Johnson

Jazzmen Lee-Johnson is an accomplished visual artist, scholar, and curator...

Deborah Lefalle

Deborah LeFalle, Ph.D., is a retired educator and published poet...

Lyah Beth LeFlore

Lyah Beth LeFlore is a seasoned television producer and entertainment...

Dimitry Elias Leger

Dimitry Elias LÃ©ger, born in Haiti, is a former editor...

Troy Legette, Author, Poet

Dick Lehr, a Boston University journalism professor and former Boston...

Elizabeth Leiba

Elizabeth Leiba is a professor, author, business consultant, and social advocate for Black women in business.

Jacqueline Leigh

Jacqueline Leigh is a children's book author and poet with...

Raven Leilani, an accomplished author featured in numerous publications, is...

Pascal Lemaitre

Pascal Lemaitre, Freelance Author and Illustrator based in Belgium

Violet Lemay, Author and Illustrator

Asha Lemmie is a New York Times bestselling author.

Jay Lemming is a Washington, DC-based author known for dark...

Kimberly Lemming

Kimberly Lemming is a bestselling author.

Kasi Lemmons, Actress, Writer, and Director

Don Lemon is a renowned American journalist, known for hosting...

Michael Lenehan

Sure, I'd be happy to help. But, could you please...

Frankie Lennon is a creative writer, teacher, and jewelry designer...

Paula Lennon, an English-born commercial lawyer turned writer, is known...

Janelle Lenore is a multifaceted author and entrepreneur from Washington...

Adriane Lentz-Smith

Adriane Lentz-Smith is an Associate Professor of History at Duke...

Aya de LeÃ³n is an award-winning author, activist, and educator...

Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III, Author, Political scientist, columnist and Radio Talk Show Host

Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter.

Lenzy Leroy-Hancock

Jay Leslie is a picture book author.

Julius Bernard Lester (1939-2018) was a Missouri-born author, musician, and...

Lindiwe Stovall Lester

Lindiwe Stovall Lester and Sondai Kibwe Lester

Lindiwe Stovall Lester and Sondai Kibwe Lester are renowned authors...

Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls, is known for...

Author Ellen Levine is captivated by tales of justice and...

Ellen S. Levine

Melissa Brown Levine

Melissa Brown Levine is a versatile writer and meticulous editor,...

Cynthia Levinson

Aidan Levy, Journalist and Biographer

Andrea Levy (1956-2019), a London-born author of Jamaican descent, penned...

Aurelie Levy is a renowned author, specializing in historical and...

Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy

Debbie Levy is a NY Times bestselling author known for...

Ben Carson and Gregg Lewis

C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a renowned British novelist, poet, academic,...

Cayla Bellanger DeGroat and Cicely Lewis

Cayla Bellanger DeGroat and Cicely Lewis are accomplished authors, known...

Cicely Lewis, a Georgia-based school librarian, is passionate about fostering...

Damien Lewis, an award-winning author and former war reporter, has...

David Levering Lewis

David Levering Lewis is a Pulitzer Prize-winning professor and historian...

E.B. Lewis, an award-winning illustrator, has worked on over 70...

Edna Lewis, one of the greatest American chefs, revived Southern...

Dr. Heidi R. Lewis is an Associate Professor and Director...

J. P. Sinclair Lewis

James W. Lewis, an award-winning novelist and freelance writer, is...

Jenifer Lewis, renowned Hollywood actress, has starred in over 300...

Joan Wright Lewis

Jamaican-born author Joan Wright Lewis, now a US citizen, is...

Born to sharecroppers, John Robert Lewis became a key figure...

Kayvion Lewis is an author.

Kevin Lewis is the author of many children’s picture books for toddler and early elementary grades.

Bestselling author L.A. Lewis from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is known...

Reverend Dr. Leah Lewis, Author and Executive Producer of the Great Lakes African American Writers Conference

Lewis is Chair and CEO of TLC Beatrice, LLC, a family investment firm.

Miles Marshall Lewis

Ponchitta Pierce and Produced by Loida Lewis

"Ponchitta Pierce is an esteemed author, partnered with producer Loida...

Reginald F. Lewis

Reginald F. Lewis (1942-1993) was an influential American businessman, known...

Robin Coste Lewis

Robin Coste Lewis, Poet

Rudolph Lewis Author & Founder of ChickenBones: A Journal

Rupert Lewis, Professor Emeritus at the University of the West...

Sarah Lewis is the founder of Vision & Justice and the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University.

Sherri Lewis, a former Family Physician, is a Howard University...

Thabiti Lewis is an English professor and associate vice chancellor...

Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis

William Henry Lewis

Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts

Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts is a renowned author of 15 books...

Wendy Cheyette Lewison

Wendy Cheyette Lewison is a renowned children's author, credited with...

Fanny Liem is a self-taught digital artist and illustrator from...

Tina Lifford, Author, Actress, and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project

Elizabeth Lightfoot

Quraysh Ali Lansana and Toni Asante Lightfoot

Quraysh Ali Lansana and Toni Asante Lightfoot are renowned authors,...

Toni Asante Lightfoot

Toni Asante Lightfoot, a Cave Canem graduate and writing workshop...

Gerren Liles, a Morgan State University graduate and poet, uses...

Ann-Margaret Lim

Ann-Margaret Lim, a renowned Jamaican author, is celebrated for her...

Orlando Lima is a University of Pennsylvania graduate, award-winning magazine...

Grace Lin is a prolific author and illustrator of over...

Christine Lincoln

Lawrence Lindell

Lawrence Lindell is a renowned author, artist, and musician

Michelle Lindo-Rice

Michelle Lindo-Rice, bestselling author of the 'Able to Love' and...

Raeanne Thayne and Michelle Lindo-Rice

Raeanne Thayne and Michelle Lindo-Rice are acclaimed authors known for...

Tony Lindsay, an accomplished author known for novels like One...

Treva B. Lindsey

Treva B. Lindsey is an Associate Professor in Women's, Gender,...

Wesley Brown and Amy Ling

Wesley Brown, an acclaimed novelist and playwright, known for works...

Paulo Lins, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1958, escaped...

Mireille Liong-A-Kong

Shelia E. Lipsey

Elaine Slivinski Lisandrelli

Christine List, Ph.D. from Northwestern University, is an award-winning filmmaker...

Sheryl Lister is an established author specializing in contemporary, inspirational...

Benilde Little is a bestselling author known for challenging African...

Eloise Greenfield and Lessie Jones Little

Liv Little is a renowned author, known for her compelling...

Amy Littlesugar

Laura Baskes Litwin and Luara Baskes Litwin

Robert Liu-Trujillo

Robert Liu-Trujillo, author and illustrator

Layal Liverpool

Layal Liverpool, Science Journalist

Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston is a diversity scholar who serves on the faculty of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Mariana Llanos, a Peru-born author, studied theater in Lima before...

Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa

Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, born in Puerto Rico and raised in New...

Tina McElroy Ansa and Wanda Smalls Lloyd

Tina McElroy Ansa and Wanda Smalls Lloyd are renowned authors...

Wanda Smalls Lloyd

Wanda Smalls Lloyd, a retired newspaper editor, made history as...

Richard C. Loban

Richard C. Loban, a New York native, now resides in...

Kimberly R. Lock

Kimberly Rochelle Lock is a multitalented individual, known for her...

Alain LeRoy Locke “Dean of the Harlem Renaissance”

Attica Locke, an award-winning author, has penned bestsellers like 'Black...

Doris Payne and Zelda Lockhart

"Doris Payne, a renowned jewel thief, & Zelda Lockhart, an...

Zelda Lockhart, Associate Professor of Creative Writing and African American...

Mariama J. Lockington

Mariama J. Lockington is an adoptee, writer, and educator, known...

Nigeria Lockley

Nigeria Lockley is a New York-based author and teacher. Her...

James W. Loewen

James W. Loewen is a renowned author known for his...

W. J. Lofton, a Chicago-born poet and multimodal artist, is the author.

Jermain Wesley Loguen

Rev. Jermain Wesley Loguen was an African-American abolitionist, bishop of...

Chianti Lomax is a speaker, certified coach, transformation strategist, and certified workplace mindfulness facilitator.

Louis Emanuel Lomax

Louis Emanuel Lomax, Author and Pioneering Journalist

Ni-Ni Simone and Kelli London

Ni-Ni Simone and Kelli London are well-known authors, celebrated for...

Siera London, a bestselling author, crafts contemporary romance and romantic...

Juanita Londoño

Juanita Londoño is a children’s book illustrator from Colombia.

Andrea J. Loney

Andrea J. Loney, a versatile author with African American, Jamaican...

Duncan Long, a freelance writer/illustrator, has authored 13 novels and...

Eddie Long is the senior pastor at New Birth Missionary...

Artist, Bestselling Children’s Book Author

Michael G. Long

Michael G. Long is a distinguished author and editor specializing...

Thomas Long, a self-published poet from Baltimore, transitioned to urban...

Henri Lopes (1937-2023) was a distinguished writer and politician from...

Chuck D and Kathy Lopez

Chuck D, renowned rapper and leader of Public Enemy, pioneers...

Rafael López, Award Winning Children’s Book Illustrator

Audre Lorde: Black, Lesbian, Feminist, Mother, Warrior Poet

Joe Louis was a professional boxer who reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949

Nicolas Finet and Tony Lourenco

Nicolas Finet and Tony Lourenco are renowned authors known for...

Glenn C. Loury, born in 1948, is a renowned social...

Chloe Dulce Louvouezo

Chloe Dulce Louvouezo is a Congolese-American writer and advocate focusing...

Bettina L. Love

Dr. Bettina L. Love, a prominent educator at Columbia University...

C. J. Love, Illustrator, Artist

Dorothy Elizabeth Love

Dorothy 'Dottie' Love is a renowned author and motivational speaker, known for her writing workshops.

Kimberly S. Love

Kimberly S. Love and author with a PhD in English Language and Literature

Tamecca S. Rogers and London Love

Tamecca S. Rogers and London Love are renowned authors known...

Venus Evans-Winters and Bettina L. Love

Venus Evans-Winters and Bettina L. Love are renowned authors, focusing...

Carolyn A. Brown and Paul E. Lovejoy

Earl Lovelace Trinidadian Author, Novelist, Journalist, playwright, and short story writer

Glenville Lovell

Glenville Lovell, author of novels, short stories and prize-winning plays.

Alexis Lovely is a NY-based creative director and author working across fashion, technology, music, and gaming.

Lutishia Lovely

Lutishia Lovely is an award-winning author known for her romance...

William Low is an award-winning author, illustrator, and painter, renowned...

Lynda Blackmon Lowery

Wesley Lowery is a Pulitzer Prize-winning national reporter for the...

R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz

RenÃ© Adolphe Schwaller de Lubicz (1887-1961) was a French occultist...

Demetria L. Lucas

Demetria L. Lucas, also known as “Belle”, is a renowned...

Seth Lucas, a talented illustrator and designer, is the co-founder...

Sharon Richardson Lucas, Author, Book Club President and Event Planner

Vladimir Lucien

Vladimir Lucien is an award-winning St. Lucian writer, known for...

Victor Luckerson

Victor Luckerson, a Tulsa-based journalist and author, focuses on overlooked...

Jacqueline E. Luckett

Jacqueline E. Luckett, a renowned storyteller, began her writing journey...

EA Luetkemeyer, an author informed by his prison experiences, explores...

Lady Lugard and Flora S. Lugard

Idza Luhumyo, born in 1993, is a rising star in...

Amina Luqman-Dawson

Amina Luqman-Dawson is a prolific writer and policy professional, focusing...

Kyra Davis Lurie

Kyra Davis Lurie is a bestselling author and screenwriter

Clarence Lusane

Dr. Clarence Lusane is an Author, Activist, and Scholar

Irene Luxbacher

Irene Luxbacher is a Canadian artist, an author and children's book illustrator

Corinna Luyken, renowned author-illustrator of the New York Times bestseller...

Matthew Lynch is a professional educator, grant reviewer, writer, and...

Shana Lynch, a Los Angeles-based writer, cultivates and inspires thoughts...

Tanika L. Lynch

Born in Detroit, Tanika L. Lynch overcame a challenging past...

Ashley Lynch-Harris

Ashley Lynch-Harris, author of mysteries and detective fiction

Sharron Lynn is an actor, author, certified mindfulness instructor, reiki practitioner, and all-around wellness enthusiast.

Kelly Starling Lyons

Kelly Starling Lyons, Children’s Book Author

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Percival Everett
#1 Bestselling Author

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Stephanie Wambugu
Acclaimed Debut Novelist

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Michael Harriot
Top Nonfiction Author

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Toni Morrison
#1 Favorite Author

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D. Amari Jackson
Multifaceted Writer

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Derrick Barnes
Top Children’s Book Author

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Renée Watson
Newbery Medal Winner

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Sarai Johnson
Winner of the Zora

Patricia Smith
World Reknown Poet

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Herbert S McKinney
Debut Novelist

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