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Joylynn M. Jossel
Joylynn M. Jossel NONE Check the “Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business” 2018 Conference presented by Joylynn’s Path To Publishing (September 20 – 22, 2018) Joylynn M. Joss...
E. N. Joy
E. N. Joy NONE BLESSEDselling Author E.N. Joy, previously known as Joylynn M. Jossel, is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author known for her “Soap Operas in Print” Divas series. The author, who has ...
Joy DeGruy
Joy DeGruy 000000004270340X Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy is a renowned researcher, educator, author, and presenter focused on social justice and self-healing. Known for her work on Post Traumatic Slave Synd...
Joy M. Copeland
Joy M. Copeland NONE Joy M. Copeland, a Harlem-born author with a diverse career in government and business, now focuses on her writing. Notably, she has written two novels and several horror and cri...
Joy Elan
Joy Elan NONE Joy Elán, an award-winning author and spoken word artist from Oakland, CA, has penned six books. Despite being born with hearing loss, she overcame adversity to earn degrees from UC Be...
Angela Joy and Jen Reid
Angela Joy and Jen Reid MULTIPLE Angela Joy and Jen Reid are renowned authors, celebrated for their captivating storytelling. Their work spans various genres, including Mystery, Romance, and Fantasy,...
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove MULTIPLE Prominent authors Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, ...
Joy Deja King
Joy Deja King NONE Joy Deja King, raised in various states across the US, is a modern author known for her young and edgy street-life novels. A journalism graduate from North Carolina Central Univers...
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith MULTIPLE Joy King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith are renowned authors known for their significant contributions ...
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles MULTIPLE Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles are renowned authors, each known for their unique storytelling style and contrib...
Stephanie Outten
Stephanie Outten NONE Stephanie Outten is a transformation coach, author and speaker who overcame personal struggles to find joy. She uses her experiences to guide others in her roles as the founder ...
Kem Joy Ukwu
Kem Joy Ukwu NONE Kem Joy Ukwu is a Bronx-born author, currently based in New Jersey. Her fiction has been featured in various magazines and her short story collection, Locked Gray / Linked Blue, was...
Joy Thomas Moore
Joy Thomas Moore NONE Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award-winning media consultant and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. She has an extensive background in media, philanthropy, and education, including a ...
Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston
Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston MULTIPLE "Karla Renee Flo...
Angela Joy
Angela Joy 0000000493306323 Angela Joy, a Minneapolis native, is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Minnesota. With a background in music and TV soundtracks, she now resides in Californi...
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Ebony Joy Wilkins NONE Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D., is an English professor and author specializing in African American children's literature. Outside academia, she enjoys tennis, yoga, travel and socia...
Joy Buolamwini
Joy Buolamwini NONE Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, is a celebrated researcher and speaker. She advises on AI impacts, has featured in Time, The New York Times, and mor...
Joy-Ann Reid
Joy-Ann Reid 0000000038365962 Joy-Ann M. Lomena-Reid, born in 1968, is a renowned TV host and political commentator on MSNBC. Hosting “The ReidOut” since 2011, she covers political issues, current ev...
Kleaver Cruz
Kleaver Cruz NONE Kleaver Cruz is a Dominican-American writer, educator, and creator of The Black Joy Project, a platform for Black Joy as resistance featured in numerous publications. They're part o...
Princess Joy L. Perry
Princess Joy L. Perry NONE Princess Joy L. Perry is the recipient of a Virginia Commission for the Arts Fellowship and a winner of the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Award. Her short stories have...
Catherine Joy White
Catherine Joy White NONE Catherine Joy White is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and founder and CEO of the award-winning Kusini Productions, a company established to champion the voices of Black women....
Joy Ohayia
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Delilah Dawson, Brenda Jackson, Joy King and Maryann Reid
Delilah Dawson, Brenda Jackson, Joy King and Maryann Reid MULTIPLE
Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy Mclean
Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy Mclean MULTIPLE
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry MULTIPLE
Christopher Griffin
Christopher Griffin 000000004464364X Christopher Griffin, a Brooklyn-based educator and plant enthusiast, uses his Instagram account (@plantkween) to promote self-care, joy, and community through pla...
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan 0000000063847832 Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was a celebrated illustrator, recognized for his contributions to children's literature. His accolades include the Coretta Scott King—Virginia...
Carole Byard
Carole Byard 000000002482243X Carole Byard is a renowned author and illustrator, known for her contributions to children's literature. Her acclaimed works include Angel City, Black Snowman, Working C...
Dare Coulter
Dare Coulter NONE Dare Coulter is an acclaimed North Carolina-based artist known for positive portrayals of black individuals and families. Her global vision includes installing sculptures representi...
Gabriel Okara
Gabriel Okara 0000000109284773 Gabriel Okara, a self-taught Nigerian poet and novelist, is known for his multilingual poetry and award-winning piece 'The Call of the River Nun'. His works, characteri...
Etta Easton
Etta Easton NONE Etta Easton is a certified hopeless romantic who now writes contemporary romance. Her stories are full of humor, relatable heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and Black joy. Etta Easton i...
Marsha Hunt
Marsha Hunt 0000000117741647 Marsha Hunt, born 1946, is a British-based actress, singer, and novelist, best known for her role in the rock musical 'Hair'. She has written autobiographies and novels, ...
Wes Moore
Wes Moore 0000000071753983 Wes Moore is an author, TV producer, and political analyst born in 1978. He's the CEO of BridgeEdU and Robin Hood Foundation, focusing on education and poverty relief. A mi...
Peter J. Harris
Peter J. Harris NONE Peter J. Harris, founder of The Black Man of Happiness Project, explores African American life and history through a unique lens: the happiness of Black men. This innovative proj...
Alice Faye Duncan
Alice Faye Duncan 0000000067711692 Alice Faye Duncan is a librarian and author, crafting books for young readers and adults. She aspires to write lyrical prose that compels children to read repetitiv...
Ebony Glenn
Ebony Glenn NONE Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator known for whimsical art that brings joy and magic. She illustrated award-winning books like Mommy’s Khimar, Not Quite Snow White, Beacon t...
Albert J. Raboteau
Albert J. Raboteau 0000000081058642 Albert J. Raboteau (1943-2021) was a renowned professor of religion at Princeton University. Born into a Catholic family in segregated Mississippi, his experiences...
Kimberly Gee
Kimberly Gee NONE Kimberly Gee is an author-illustrator inspired by her experiences raising twins. She writes about the joy and challenges of parenting, creating books like “Mad, Mad Bear!” and “Toda...
Kirsti Jewel
Kirsti Jewel NONE Kirsti Jewel, a former Bay Area school leader, is the current Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a Manhattan school. A 2020 Kweli Fellow, she writes nonfiction centered...
Brit Baron
Brit Baron NONE Brit Barron is a renowned speaker focusing on spirituality, race, gender, and sexuality. She co-founded Other Dreamers, a creative agency, and co-pastors New Abbey, a progressive chur...
Kah Yangni
Kah Yangni NONE Kah Yangni, a Philadelphia-based illustrator, creates art focusing on justice, queerness, and joy. With work featured by The New York Times, Vice Media, and in the Philadelphia Museum...
Taj McCoy
Taj McCoy NONE Oakland-born law grad, Taj McCoy, is a writer dedicated to promoting diverse narratives, including stories of Black love, joy, and empowerment. She engages in yoga, cooking, and suppor...
Keela Buford
Keela Buford NONE Keela Buford, a content strategist and author of 'Pride, and Joy,' is recognized in film and screenplay festival circuits. Her work ranges from science fiction to contemporary, with...
Barbara A. Holmes
Barbara A. Holmes 0000000040028738 Barbara A. Holmes, president emerita of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, is a former professor and VP of academic affairs at Memphis Theological Semi...
Jade Adia
Jade Adia NONE Jade Adia, South LA-born author, writes on gentrification and Black teen joy amidst capitalism. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, a certificate in Human Rig...
Bianca Xunise
Bianca Xunise NONE Bianca Xunise is a cartoonist based out of Chicago, Illinois. Their work primarily focuses on the plight, joy, and daily struggles of misfits within the Black community. Bianca Xun...
Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Suyi Davies Okungbowa 0000000509720941 Suyi Davies Okungbowa (born Osasuyi Okungbowa in 1989) is an award-winning author of various novels for adults, the latest of which are Lost Ark Dreaming (Igny...
Rashida Aisha Ali
Rashida Aisha Ali NONE Rashida Aisha Ali, an author, artist, and educator, specializes in female-centric topics including health, wellness, and spirituality. With degrees in Divinity and Metaphysics,...
Toby Thompkins
Toby Thompkins NONE Toby Thompkins, tech entrepreneur, executive coach, and bestselling author, is the CEO of SAFIOO Inc., a mobile leadership development platform. With 30+ years of experience acros...
Jerdine Nolen
Jerdine Nolen 000000006390290X Jerdine Nolen is an acclaimed children's book author known for award-winning works like “Thunder Rose” and “Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life.” She lives in Ellicott Cit...
Sherri Shepherd and Billie Fitzpatrick
Sherri Shepherd and Billie Fitzpatrick MULTIPLE Sherri Shepherd and Billie Fitzpatrick are the co-authors of this heartfelt and empowering story. Together, they bring warmth, humor, and insight to e...
Agymah Kamau
Agymah Kamau 0000000067721508 Originally from Barbados, the author pursued their passion for writing after a career in economics in New York. Studied under Paule Marshall, authored a trilogy starting...
Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley 000000011476515X Ziggy Marley, five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, and activist, was born in Jamaica to Bob and Rita Marley. He began his career in music at just 10 years old and l...
Jamillah Lamb and David Lamb
Jamillah Lamb and David Lamb MULTIPLE David and Jamillah Lamb are the dynamic duo behind Between The Lines Productions, Inc. The couple co-authored the book Perfect Combination: Seven Key Ingredients...
Elise Bryant
Elise Bryant NONE Elise Bryant, a Southern California native, is a former special education teacher turned romance author. Now based in Long Beach, she spends her days crafting swoony love stories an...
Victoria Christopher Murray
Victoria Christopher Murray 0000000040017326 Victoria Christopher Murray, a Queens native, turned from a successful corporate career to fulfill her dream of becoming an author. She self-published her...
Rondall Brasher
Rondall Brasher NONE Rondall Brasher is a passionate poet with a love for words that spans over three decades. Inspired by great names such as Dr. Seuss and Kahlil Gibran, he seeks to express his sub...
Ross Gay
Ross Gay 0000000040706017 Born in 1974, Ross Gay is a renowned author and editor, known for his books 'Against Which', 'Bringing the Shovel Down', and 'Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude'. He co-authored...
Jeanne Walker Harvey
Jeanne Walker Harvey 0000000080644033 Jeanne Walker Harvey, a devoted docent at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is a Stanford University graduate in literature and psychology. She believes in...
LaTonya Jackson
LaTonya Jackson NONE LaTonya Jackson is a Louisiana-based artist and illustrator, teaching art to young students. Her transition to children's illustrations was inspired by her motherhood experience ...
Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb 0000000077594610 Hoda Kotb is the award-winning co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY and co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Hoda K...
Phil Stamper
Phil Stamper NONE Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us, Small Town Pride, and other LGBTQ+ books for kids and teens. His stories are packed with queer joy, and his characters...
V. M. Burns
V. M. Burns NONE V. M. Burns is an American mystery writer best known for her cozy series including the Mystery Bookshop Mysteries, Dog Club Mysteries, and RJ Franklin Mysteries. Born in northwester...
Chris Barton
Chris Barton 0000000082953972 Chris Barton, an award-winning, best-selling author, has written numerous children's books, drawing from a lifelong passion for storytelling. He grew up in Texas, nurtur...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson 0000000110665899 Curtis James Jackson III, known as 50 Cent, is a renowned rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, raised in South Jamaica, Queens. Overcoming early life struggles a...
Michael R. Lane
Michael R. Lane NONE Michael R. Lane is an accomplished author with four decades of creative writing experience, including published poetry and short fiction. His passion for literature was honed thr...
Shana Dixon
Shana Dixon NONE Shana Dixon is a passionate artist from a small town in southern New Jersey. After graduating with a BFA in Film and Animation, she has worked on a number of projects for major anim...
Derick Brooks
Derick Brooks NONE Derick Brooks is a cartoonist and author from Newport News, Virginia. He loves creating slice-of-life fantasy stories and the joy of pizza. (Photo Credit: S. Helena)
Lindsey Stewart
Lindsey Stewart NONE Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work h...
Mandisa Hundley
Mandisa Hundley 0000000046764760 Mandisa Lynn Hundley was a Grammy-award winning artist known for her Christian music. She began her career singing backup for renowned artists and later topped Christ...
Veronica Chambers
Veronica Chambers 0000000063184848 Veronica Chambers is a celebrated author known for her memoir, Mam's Girl. Born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, her Afro-Latina heritage often influences her work...
Cathy Finch White
Cathy Finch White NONE Cathy Finch White, a former medical professional turned author, advocates for child education through reading. She has written four award-winning books, including “Anna Learn's...
London St. Charles
London St. Charles NONE London St. Charles, a passionate writer since childhood, left her career as a Pharmacy Technician to become a Licensed Childcare Provider. Using her rich life experiences, she...
Blacc Topp
Blacc Topp NONE Blacc Topp, an award-winning author born in Benton Harbor, MI, and raised in South Dallas, used his love for writing to navigate personal loss and a challenging upbringing. From journ...
Sylvia L. Walker
Sylvia L. Walker NONE Sylvia L. Walker, a Pasadena-born artist, is renowned for her children's fashion illustrations and book illustrations. She has worked with major clients like Simplicity, McCalls...
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley 0000000114370035 Walter Mosley, born in 1952, is a renowned author known for his detective series, including the Easy Rawlins series. Inspired by his parents and authors like Alice Walk...
Kwame Mbalia
Kwame Mbalia 0000000501737490 Kwame Mbalia, previously a part-time pharmaceutical calibration tech, is now a full-time writer and father. Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, a New York Times b...
Alexander Andrews
Alexander Andrews 0000000063097189 Alexander Andrews, a critically acclaimed poet of diverse heritage, is known for exploring themes of love, childhood, and environmental stress. His highly-rated deb...
Leila Mottley
Leila Mottley 0000000508946148 Leila Mottley, an Oakland native, is a celebrated author known for her debut novel, Nightcrawling, an Oprah Book Club pick. She explores themes of inequity and liberati...
Alliah L. Agostini
Alliah L. Agostini NONE Alliah L. Agostini is a joyful writer, dedicated to representing diversity in literature. She's the founder of Grownesque, a blog for Xennial women, and a member of SCBWI. Wit...
Loveis Wise
Loveis Wise 0000000495770154 Loveis Wise is a Washington, DC-born illustrator and designer, known for their joyful, liberating art. Currently based in Los Angeles, their work has been featured by ren...
Cynthia Manick
Cynthia Manick NONE Cynthia Manick's poetry collection, No Sweet Without Brine, is a celebration of self-love and culture. Through lyrical expressions, she explores daily life, familial bonds, and so...
Fatima R. Henson
Fatima R. Henson NONE Fatima Renee Henson, an Atlanta native, is a US History teacher, writer, and University of Miami alumna. Known for her dystopian and fantasy storytelling, she crafts tales of yo...
Omarion
Omarion 0000000101022998 Omarion Ishmael Grandberry, former B2K lead singer and successful solo artist, is now known as the “King of Unbothered.” A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor, he's...
Laura Obuobi
Laura Obuobi NONE Born and raised in Ghana, Laura Obuobi moved to the U.S. in 2003. She has an MA in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University and spent 8 years as a preschool teacher. Now a...
Winnifred Tataw
Winnifred Tataw NONE Winnifred “Winnie” Tataw is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of the debut series: The Gods’ Scion. A lifelong lover of literature and art, Winnie launched Win’s Books LLC to s...
Jessica Wilson
Jessica Wilson NONE Jessica Wilson is a dietitian, storyteller, and community organizer. Known for her work in dietetics and eating disorder fields as a Black, queer woman, she co-created Amplify Mel...
Lerita Coleman Brown
Lerita Coleman Brown NONE Lerita Coleman Brown, Ph.D., is a retired Psychology Professor from Agnes Scott College, spiritual director, author, and speaker. She studied at UC Santa Cruz and Harvard Un...
Judine Slaughter
Judine Slaughter NONE Judine Slaughter, a publisher and author, started her career in 2000 by publishing her daughter's book. In 2022, she published her own book, “Clear Skinned.” She holds a master'...
Jenna Beatrice
Jenna Beatrice NONE Jenna Beatrice, a children's author and former lawyer, advocates for kids through her writing and trustee role at a children's center. A Barnard College and Fordham Law graduate, ...
Marcus Major
Marcus Major 0000000038042522 Marcus Major, born in Fort Bragg, followed a transient childhood due to his father's military career. He studied Literature and African-American Studies at Richard Stock...
Lewis Kelley
Lewis Kelley NONE Lewis Kelley, a dedicated family man and grandfather, is a former lieutenant of the Denver Fire Department and US Army veteran. He has two sons, a standup comedian and a musician/ac...
Marilyn Tyner
Marilyn Tyner NONE Marilyn Tyner (1943-2014) was an author from Pittsburgh, PA. An avid reader, Tyner attended Howard University studying psychology and zoology, and worked on the college literary ma...
Jenin Mohammed
Jenin Mohammed NONE Jenin Mohammed, a talented illustrator from Florida, is renowned for her humorous and captivating art. Winner of the 2020 Summer Spectacular Illustration Grand Prize, her unique s...
Nadia Fisher
Nadia Fisher NONE Nadia Fisher is a self-taught artist and children’s book illustrator based in Washington, DC, who works digitally using Procreate and traditionally using watercolor, gouache, ...