Discover Authors with Last Names Beginning with “P”

Found 336 authors.

Mz. Lady P is an acclaimed author, recognized as the...

Linda Ravin Lodding and Dipesh Pabari

Linda Ravin Lodding is an acclaimed author of children's books...

Juliana Pache is a renowned writer, editor, and creative consultant...

Will Packer: Hollywood Visionary and Cultural Leader

ZZ Packer is a celebrated writer recognized by Book magazine....

Aminah Paden, an award-winning inspirational writer and Northwestern University graduate,...

George Padmore, Pan-Africanist, Journalist, and Author

Cara Page is a Black Queer Feminist and abolitionist with...

Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page

Clarence Page is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Chicago...

Elisa Camahort Page

Elisa Camahort Page, a trailblazer in social media marketing, co-founded...

Lisa Frazier Page

Lisa Frazier Page, an editor and award-winning reporter.

Robin Page, a Cincinnati native, is a UCLA and UC...

Sampson Davis with Lisa Frazier Page

Nell Irvin Painter

Nell Irvin Painter is a renowned historian, known for her...

Sara Palacios, Award Winning Illustrator

Evelyn Palfrey, a native Texan, is a graduate of Southern...

Colin A. Palmer

Charly Palmer, Children’s Book Illustrator, Painter and Collagist

Dexter Clarence Palmer, a Princeton-based author, is known for his...

Eric Williams and Colin Palmer

Karida L. Brown and Charly Palmer

Dr. Karida L. Brown, a sociologist and educator, specializes in...

Keke Palmer is an Emmy award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, author, television host.

Pittershawn Palmer

Soraya Palmer is a writer and licensed social worker.

Ernie Paniccioli

Ernest “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli is a renowned hip-hop photographer, known...

James L. Papandrea

Nigerian-born author Buki Papillon, educated in law and creative writing...

Belinda Wheeler and Louis J. Parascandola

Gregory Pardlo, Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet

Steve Parke is an award-winning illustrator, designer, and photographer.

Brook Susan Parker

Brook Susan Parker, Author, Poet, minister, motivational speaker, filmmaker/director, and human rights activist

Charmaine R. Parker

Charmaine R. Parker, Author, Editor, Journalist

Donna Rand and Toni Trent Parker

Eryka Parker is an award-winning book coach and developmental editor...

George W. Parker

Gwendolyn M. Parker

Krystle Parker, an Adult Gerontologist Nurse with 15 years of...

Davidae Yolanda Stewart, known as Miranda Parker, was an author...

Morgan Parker is a Poet, Essayist, and Novelist

Nancey Flowers and Courtney Parker

Actor and humanitarian Nate Parker rose to fame with his...

Pat Parker (1944-1989) was a renowned African-American, lesbian-feminist poet and...

Electa Rome Parks

Electa Rome Parks is a successful self-published author known for...

Gordon Parks - Photographer

Suzan-Lori Parks

Suzan-Lori Parks, playwright, screenwriter and novelist.

Mary E. Jones Parrish

Mary E. Jones Parrish (1892-1972) was an African American teacher,...

Karyn Parsons, famed for her role as Hilary Banks on...

Bennett Parten is an assistant professor of history at Georgia Southern University whose area of expertise is the Civil War period.

Habeeba B. Pasha

Donald S. Passman

Ben Passmore is a renowned author, known for his compelling...

Alexs D. Pate is a professor at the University of...

Ivy Valentine Pate

Ivy Valentine Pate, CEO of Wild Ivy Publishing and author...

Rodney S. Pate is an experienced children's book illustrator with...

Denise Lewis Patrick

Denise Lewis Patrick, a Louisiana-born author and professor, has contributed...

Diane Patrick is a seasoned writer and editor with over...

Steven Van Patten

Steven Van Patten, a Brooklyn-born author, is renowned for his...

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Carl Patterson started writing at 45, inspired by his late...

Charles Patterson

Jodie Patterson

Jodie Patterson, a social activist, entrepreneur, and writer, is renowned...

Lillie Patterson

Lillie Patterson, a retired Baltimore teacher, wrote 16 children's books,...

Orlando Patterson

Orlando Patterson, a leading cultural and historical sociologist, is renowned...

Mary Pattillo-McCoy

Mary Pattillo specializes in urban sociology, focusing on the black...

Jay Jay Patton and Antoine Patton

Jay'Aina “Jay Jay” Patton is an 18-year-old coder, entrepreneur, and...

Dr. Stacey Patton, an adoptee and child abuse survivor, is...

Baptiste Paul, a St. Lucia native, holds an Environmental Science...

Crystal Smith Paul

Crystal Smith Paul is a Spelman College, UCLA, and NYU...

Miranda Paul is an award-winning author of children's books like...

Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul

Miranda and Baptiste Paul are renowned authors known for their...

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Joaquim Paulo, a Portuguese consultant for major record labels and...

Christine Pauls

Christine Pauls, from Wilmington, DE, is an accomplished author of...

Chiquita Camille Payne

Chiquita Camille Payne, Actress, Dancer, Author

Doris Payne, International Jewel Thief

Eric Payne, a versatile writer and poet, started his journey...

Les Payne and Tamara Payne

Les Payne, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist

Nikki Payne is a tech anthropologist improving digital services and...

Tara Payne, a lifelong entrepreneur, writer, and speaker, resides in...

Michelle Paynter

L’Oreal Thompson Payton

L'Oreal Thompson Payton</strong> is an award-winning journalist, author

Travis Peagler, youngest of seven, rose from humble beginnings in...

Jeff Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 10 books

Carlton Pearson

Bishop Carlton Pearson was a renowned minister, gospel singer, and...

Felicia Pearson

Felicia “Snoop“ Pearson, Actress, Author, Rapper

Hugh Pearson (1957-2005) was a respected journalist for The Wall...

Randell Pearson

Randell Pearson, a Jersey City native and Brooklyn-raised graphic designer...

Robin W. Pearson

Robin W. Pearson is a Southern-rooted author whose writing is...

James Baldwin and Raoul Peck

James Baldwin and Raoul Peck are influential figures in literature...

Raoul Peck, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker

Caroline Elkins and Susan Pedersen

Caroline Elkins and Susan Pedersen are esteemed history professors at...

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles, Author, Actor, and Director

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles, Author, Director, Actor, and Singer

Melvin Van Peebles and Mario Van Peebles

Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are a father-son duo known...

Jordan Peele, born in 1979, is an acclaimed American writer,...

Holly Robinson Peete and RJ Peete

Actress Holly Robinson Peete, also a devoted mother, collaborates with...

Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

Actress Holly Robinson Peete is a mother and author, having...

Laura Pegram, Author, Educator, Jazz Vocalist

Pelé, The Greatest Soccer Player of All-Time

Kimberly Brown Pellum

Kimberly Brown Pellum is a renowned author, historian, and professor, known for her expertise in African American history and culture.

Matt De La Peña

Matt de la PeÃ±a, a New York Times Bestselling author,...

Fanita Pendleton

Fanita Pendleton, Author, Owner of Urban Moon Books bookstore and Publisher

Leslye Penelope, also known as L. Penelope, is an award-winning...

Mel Pennant is an award-winning playwright

Leah Penniman, a Black Kreyol farmer and James Beard Foundation...

Ronda Racha Penrice

Ronda Racha Penrice, Author, Historian, Journalist, and Cultural Critic

Otto Penzler, Editor of Mystery Fiction

Daria Peoples-Riley is a children's book author-illustrator

Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples

Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples Children's book Illustrators

Brianna Peppins

Brianna Peppins is the author of young adult contemporary novels.

Willie Perdomo, acclaimed author of 'Where a Nickel Costs a...

Nichole Perkins

Nichole Perkins, a writer from Nashville, explores pop culture, race,...

Suzetta Perkins

Suzetta Perkins is a renowned author known for her books...

Useni Eugene Perkins

Useni Eugene Perkins, Authors, Poet, Playwright, Social Worker, and Civil Rights Activist

Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Dolen Perkins-Valdez, a Memphis-born novelist, is renowned for her New...

Janice Pernell, a prestigious editor for multiple bestsellers, transitioned into...

Kayla Perrin, a USA TODAY and Essence bestselling author, is...

Cam Perron, renowned for his appearances on Real Sports and...

Andre M. Perry is the author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities

Craig Rex Perry

Craig Rex Perry, a renowned American fashion artist, is known...

Imani Perry is a Professor of African American Studies at...

Jackie Hill Perry

Jackie Hill Perry, Writer, Poet, and Artist

Dr. Jamar J. Perry is a debut author and PhD...

Jeffrey B. Perry

Dr. Jeffrey B. Perry is a renowned scholar and authority...

Julianne Malveaux and Deborah Perry

Latashia M. Perry

Latashia M. Perry is an accomplished author best known for...

Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry

Oprah Winfrey, a renowned media executive and philanthropist, and Bruce...

Pastor Preston Perry is a respected preacher, spoken word artist,...

Princess Joy L. Perry

Princess Joy L. Perry is an award-winner-novelist

Born in 1969, Tyler Perry overcame a troubled childhood to...

Shirley Perry-Church

Shirley Perry-Church, an educator, author, and artist, has written her...

Shermaine Perry-Knights

Shermaine Perry-Knights, an Award-Winning Author, Facilitator, and Project Manager

Carl Weber and Eric Pete

Carl Weber and Eric Pete are renowned authors known for...

Electa Rome Parks and Eric Pete

Eric Pete, a US Army veteran and graduate of McNeese...

Peter Anosike is a renowned development economist and motivational writer...

Damali Peterman

Damali Peterman is a distinguished lawyer, mediator, and speaker with...

Lenrie Peters, Gambian Surgeon, Novelist, and Poet

Margaret Peters

Margaret Peters, a distinguished educator and African American history specialist,...

Susan D. Peters

Susan D. Peters, a Chicago native and DePaul University graduate,...

Brian Petersen is a notable figure who appeared alongside Faith...

Carla L. Peterson

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson

Liza Jessie Peterson

Marlon Peterson

Marlon Peterson is a social justice consultant, podcast host, and...

Milton J. Davis and Eugene Peterson

Milton J. Davis and Eugene Peterson are acclaimed authors known for their significant contributions to literature.

Kiki Petrosino, a Professor of Poetry at the University of...

Junauda Petrus is a Black-Caribbean writer, pleasure activist, filmmaker, and...

Ann Lane Petry, novelist, short story writer, writer of books for young people

Hasani Pettiford

Hasani Pettiford, renowned speaker, author, and TV personality, is known...

Jayne Pettit is a renowned author known for her biographical...

Leon E. Pettiway

LEON E. PETTIWAY, PhD, MONK, SCHOLAR, WRITER

Mudiwa Pettus, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of English at...

Valerie Bolling and Kailei Pew

Valerie Bolling, an award-winning author and educator, is committed to...

Tracey Rose Peyton

Robert Deane Pharr

Robert Deane Pharr, born 1916, was a Virginia Union University...

John Tantillo Phd

Harold Phifer, also known as Dean Conan, is a Mississippi-born...

Aaron Philip, Disability Activist

M. NourbeSe Philip

M. NourbeSe Philip is a renowned Caribbean-Canadian poet, writer, and lawyer, widely celebrated for her groundbreaking work that explores themes of colonialism, race, language, and identity.

Ben Philippe is a New York-based writer, originally from Haiti....

Abby Phillip anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip

Nicole Laurine Phillip

C. N. Phillips, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, is a...

Carl Phillips, born 1959, is a renowned author and professor,...

Carl Weber and C. N. Phillips

Carl Weber and C. N. Phillips are renowned authors, known...

Caryl Phillips, born in St.Kitts and raised in Britain, is...

Debra Yvette Phillips is a diverse writer, creating works in...

Delores Phillips

Dennis Loo and Peter Phillips

Esther Phillips

Esther Phillips, Poet and Founder of the Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair

Gary Phillips is a Los Angeles-based author known for crafting...

Jane J. Phillips, born in 1944, is an acclaimed poet,...

Joseph C. Phillips

La Jill Hunt and C. N. Phillips

La Jill Hunt and C. N. Phillips are renowned authors,...

Rashad Phillips

Rashad Phillips is a former professional basketball player and author.

Rasheedah Phillips

Rasheedah Phillips, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Landlord-Tenant...

Rowan Ricardo Phillips

Rowan Ricardo Phillips is an Poet, Literary Critic, Sports Journalist, Educator

Steve Phillips is a New York Times bestselling author, columnist, and national political thought leader.

Deesha Philyaw, co-author of Co-Parenting 101, is known for her...

Magda Pecsenye and Deesha Philyaw

Magda Pecsenye and Deesha Philyaw are renowned authors. Pecsenye is...

Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

Christine Pride is a writer and editor. Jo Piazza is a journalist, editor, and author.

Carrolyn Pichet

Carrolyn Pichet is a Washington native with a diverse career...

Adriene Pickett

Yolanda Pierce is professor and dean of Howard University School of Divinity

Annette Bay Pimentel

Darryl Pinckney

Darryl Pinckney, born in 1953, is an acclaimed American novelist,...

David Bindman and Darryl Pinckney

Nadine Pinede is a poet, author, editor, translator, and education consultant.

Patricia A. Pingry

Patricia A. Pingry, a prolific children's author from Nashville, Tennessee,...

Randi Pink, a Southern-raised author, debuted with “Into White.” She...

Dr. Randal Pinkett is an entrepreneur, author, and scholar. He...

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Andrea Davis Pinkney is a bestselling author of children and...

Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

Bill Pinkney, Sailor

Brian Pinkney and Jerry Pinkney

Brian Pinkney is the son of Jerry Pinkney both are artists

Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney

Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney are renowned authors and illustrators,...

Myles C. Pinkney

Myles C. Pinkney, Photographer

Patricia C. Mckissack and Brian Pinkney

Sandra L. Pinkney, an award-winning author and early childhood development...

Katie G. Cannon and Anthony B. Pinn

Patty Pinne is an acclaimed author known for her cookbook,...

Maria Pinto is an author and educator living in the Boston area.

Andrea Pippins, Visual Activist

Roxane Gay and Heidi Pitlor

Roxane Gay and Heidi Pitlor are acclaimed authors. Gay, a...

Sean Pittman is a Radio Talk Show Host, Television Talk Show Host, Political Analyst and Media Consultant, and Attorney

Byron Pitts is a renowned American journalist and author with...

Tamara Nicole Pizzoli

Dr. Tamara Pizzoli, originally from Killeen, Texas, is a devoted...

Solomon Plaatje

Solomon 'Sol' Plaatje (1876-1932) was a pioneering South African intellectual,...

Deborah G. Plant

Deborah G. Plant is a respected scholar and critic, specializing...

Zora Neale Hurston and Deborah G. Plant

Zora Neale Hurston and Deborah G. Plant are renowned authors,...

Christine Platt

Christine Platt Patrick, also known as CP Patrick, is a...

Joshua Eli Plaut

Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick

Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick are renowned authors known...

Sterling D. Plumpp

Sterling Dominic Plumpp, born 1940, is an esteemed poet, educator,...

Ivy Claire Pochoda

Ivy Claire, a former world-ranked squash champion turned full-time writer,...

Goldie the Poet

Goldie the Poet, a Bay-Area native and prominent alumnus of...

The Last Poets: Abiodun Oyewole, Umar Bin Hassan and Alafia Pudim. Percussionist: Nilaja

Jennie Poh, Artist, Children's BookIllustrator

Sidney Poitier, a renowned Hollywood actor and role model, shares...

Andre Polite is an Author, Speaker, Spoken Word

Marc W. Polite, an award-winning writer from NYC, founded the...

D.T. Pollard, an Essence Bestselling author from Texas, discovered his...

Iain Haley Pollock

Iain Haley Pollock, Poet

Richard Turere and Shelly Pollock

Candice Dow and Daaimah S. Poole

Daaimah S. Poole

Daaimah S. Poole, author of Yoyo Love, began writing to...

Damon Meadows and Jason Poole

Damon Meadows and Jason Poole are prolific authors known for...

Jason Conrad Poole, a proud father from Washington, DC, was...

W. James Popham

W. James Popham, Award Winning Professor, Author

Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff

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

Dorothy B. Porter, Librarian, Bibliographer, and Curator

Horace A. Porter

Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Gayle K. Porter

Paul Porter, Author, Radio, Music, and Television Professional

Nathanial Portis

Nathanial Portis is an author, environmental activist, and co-founder of...

Joan Potter is a co-author of three books, a prolific...

Scott Poulson-Bryant

Alvin Poussaint

Alvin Poussaint, Author, Scholar, Psychiatrist,

Adam Clayton Powell

Adam Clayton Powell, Baptist Minister, Congressman

Colin Powell (1937-2021) was a US statesman, diplomat, and retired...

Ernie Paniccioli and Kevin Powell

Ernie Paniccioli and Kevin Powell are distinguished authors known for...

Jewell R. Powell

Sure, I'd be happy to help you with this. However,...

Kevin Powell, Political Activist and Author

LaVonne HONEYXBUN Powell

LaVonne “HONEYXBUN” Powell, born in Miami in 1998, is a...

m. mick powell is a poet and artist

Nate Powell, born in 1978, is a New York Times...

Patricia Hruby Powell

Patricia Hruby Powell, former dancer and now acclaimed children's author,...

S.F. Powell, a Washington DC native, is an award-winning author...

Ousmane K. Power-Greene

Ousmane K. Power-Greene, Africana Studies Chair at Clark University, is...

Ronald Angelo Johnson and Ousmane K. Power-Greene

Ronald Angelo Johnson and Ousmane K. Power-Greene are prominent authors,...

Menah Adeola Eyaside Pratt

Menah Pratt, born in Pittsburgh, is a highly educated leader...

Danielle Prescod

Danielle Prescod is a 15-year veteran of the beauty and fashion industry.

Cora Ann Presley

Ryan Press is a veteran in the music industry with a career spanning decades.

Toni Pressley-Sanon

Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon is an associate professor in the Department of Africology & African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University

Frederick Preston

Frederick J. Preston, Author and Entrepreneur

Martha Marie Preston

J. Everett Prewitt

J. Everett Prewitt, Award Winning Novelist

Dr. Bobby Price, a certified plant-based nutritionist and exercise physiologist,...

Frederick Price

Frederick K.C. Price, founder of Crenshaw Christian Center, began his...

Hope Lynne Price

Hope Lynne Price-Lindsay is an accomplished author, playwright, and Arts...

Leontyne Price, leading Soprano at the Metropolitan Opera

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Tracy Price-Thompson

Tracy Price-Thompson is a highly decorated Desert Storm veteran, a...

Christine Pride

Christine Pride Teacher, Editor and Novelist

Felicia Pride is a versatile author, screenwriter, producer, and educator...

Ted Prigge, born in 1979, is a passionate movie reviewer...

Dr. Althea Prince, an award-winning author from Antigua, has taught...

Hoke S. Glover III (Bro. Yao) and V. Efua Prince

Hoke S. Glover III, or Bro. Yao, is a poet...

James Prince, Author, Hip Hop Mogul, Boxing Manager, and CEO of Rap-A-Lot Records

Richard Prince, a veteran journalist and recipient of the Ida...

V. Efua Prince is a distinguished playwright and nonfiction writer....

Victoria Princewill

Victoria Princewill is a UK-based writer and former management consultant,...

Myron T. Pritchard

Samuel D. Proctor

Samuel DeWitt Proctor (1921-1997) was a prominent African American minister,...

Christina Proenza-Coles

Christina Proenza-Coles is a scholar with a dual doctorate in...

Greenwood Art Project

The Greenwood Art Project is an initiative of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre Centennial Commission

Reclamation Project

The author discusses the reluctance of white communities to acknowledge...

David R. Proper

Emmelie Prophete

Emmelie Prophete is an author

Jessica Pryce, a Faculty at Florida State University, has 15...

Walter Pryor's professional career has spanned a myriad of sectors in the legal aren

Heru Ptah is a Jamaican-born writer, poet, philosopher, and author.

Ptah-Hotep, a key figure from Ancient Kemet, is known as...

Anthony Pugh, Artist

Patrik Henry Bass and Karen Pugh

Patrik Henry Bass and Karen Pugh are renowned authors, recognized...

Brett Pulley is an experienced journalist specializing in business....

Jarrett Pumphrey

Award-winning author-illustrator Jarrett Pumphrey, with his brother Jerome, creates acclaimed...

Jerome Pumphrey

Jerome Pumphrey is a celebrated designer, illustrator, and writer known...

Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey

Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey are award-winning authors and illustrators known...

Brontez Purnell

Derecka Purnell

Derecka Purnell is a human rights lawyer, writer, and organizer.

Alexander Pushkin

Very Puzzled, Making of Black Themed Puzzles for Children

Marissa Monteilh (aka Pynk)

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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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