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Kelly Hollman and Charlotte Watson Sherman
Kelly Hollman and Charlotte Watson Sherman MULTIPLE Kelly Hollman and Charlotte Watson Sherman are esteemed authors known for their captivating works. Their unique storytelling style and profound th...
Charlotte Watson Sherman
Charlotte Watson Sherman 0000000067613072 Charlotte Watson Sherman, a Seattle-born author, is known for her novels, children's books, and short fiction collection. Formerly a librarian, her works inc...
Charlotte Nebres
Charlotte Nebres NONE Charlotte Nebres is a twelve-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie--the young heroine of The Nutcracker Charlotte Neb...
Ruth P. Watson
Ruth P. Watson NONE Ruth P. Watson is a Virginia-born author and educator, now living in Atlanta. Known for bestsellers like Blackberry Days of Summer, she also writes children's books and is a docum...
Pat Sherman
Pat Sherman NONE Patrice Sherman is a Cambridge-based author, library professional, and writing teacher. Known for her book 'The Sun’s Daughter' and various historical nonfiction works for young read...
Kelly J. Baptist
Kelly J. Baptist NONE Kelly J. Baptist's work resonates deeply with readers because she crafts authentic, relatable characters who navigate difficult circumstances with heart and hope. Her storytelli...
Lisa Watson
Lisa Watson NONE Lisa Watson is a national bestselling author based in Washington D.C., known for her work in diverse romance genres. Her debut novel was nominated for Best Contemporary Fiction, and ...
Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan MULTIPLE Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan are renowned authors known for their contribution to literature. Watson, a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author...
Jamal Eric Watson
Jamal Eric Watson NONE Dr. Jamal Watson is an award-winning author and lecturer, known for his biography on Al Sharpton. He's a senior writer for Diverse Issues in Higher Education, with work feature...
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson MULTIPLE Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson are award-winning authors known for their impactful works. Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, is renowned ...
C.J. Watson
C.J. Watson NONE Former NBA star, C.J. Watson, penned a children's book in 2020, “C.J.'s Big Dream”, inspiring kids to work hard for their dreams. The book, potentially a series, follows a young boy ...
Charlotte Carter
Charlotte Carter 0000000081973701 Charlotte Carter, renowned for her mystery series featuring a jazz musician turned detective, and the Cook County series set in 1960s Chicago. Her work has featured ...
Renée Watson
Renée Watson 0000000060818307 Renée Watson, acclaimed author of young adult and children's literature, uses art to help youth deal with trauma and discuss social issues. Known for her book “This Side...
Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Justina Ireland, Varian Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Renée Watson, Rita Williams-Garcia, and others
Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Justina Ireland, Varian Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Renée Watso...
Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Lisa Watson, Martha Kennerson, Michelle D. Rayford, Janice Pernell, J. L. Campbell, Kisha Green, and Terri Ann Johnson
Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Lisa Watson, Martha Kennerson, Michelle D. Rayford, Janice Pernell, J. L. Campbell, Kisha Green, and Terri Ann Johnson MULTIPLE "Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Li...
Kim Watson
Kim Watson NONE Kim Watson is a versatile artist who has worked with top entertainment platforms like Disney and Warner Brothers, earning MTV, Soul Train and NAACP accolades for his impactful work in...
Kelly Harris-DeBerry
Kelly Harris-DeBerry NONE Kelly Harris-DeBerry is an award-winning poet and the author of Freedom Knows My Name. Known for her gift to bring poems to life by using her voice as an instrument, audienc...
K Kelly McElroy
K Kelly McElroy NONE K Kelly, head of Uptown Media Joint Ventures, helps authors publish and market their stories. He also aids freelance journalists and recording artists in expanding their audience...
Kelly DiPucchio
Kelly DiPucchio 0000000038069880 Kelly DiPucchio is a bestselling children's author known for “Grace for President” and “Dragon Was Terrible.” She has a love for treasure hunting and mermaids in Mich...
Jesse Joshua Watson
Jesse Joshua Watson NONE Jesse Joshua Watson is an acclaimed illustrator known for his work on the New York Times best-selling Hank Zipzer series and G. Neri's Ghetto Cowboy and Chess Rumble. He resi...
Isa Watson
Isa Watson NONE Isa Watson, a chemist and data scientist turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Squad, a social app that enhances communication amongst friends. Aiming to make a global impact...
Dudley Thompson and Barrington Watson
Dudley Thompson and Barrington Watson MULTIPLE Barrington Watson is a renowned Jamaican artist and author of 'Shades of Grey', a collection of autobiographical stories complemented by his own illustr...
Robert Fleming and K Kelly McElroy
Robert Fleming and K Kelly McElroy MULTIPLE Explore the profiles of authors Robert Fleming and K Kelly McElroy. Dive into their accomplishments, works, and influences. Learn more about Robert Fleming...
Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay
Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay MULTIPLE Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay are accomplished authors known for their engaging works. Their shared passion for writing has resulted in a unique and captiva...
Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams
Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams MULTIPLE Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams are renowned authors known for their engaging storytelling. Rhodes' works focus on African-American histor...
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland 0000000055189251 Kelly Rowland is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and producer, known as a founding member of Destiny's Child. She's also coauthored a guide for new moms, ...
Donika Kelly
Donika Kelly 0000000497770596 Donika Kelly, award-winning author of 'Bestiary', is celebrated for her contributions to poetry with accolades like the 2015 Cave Canem Poetry Prize and 2018 Kate Tufts ...
Winfred Rembert with Erin I. Kelly
Winfred Rembert with Erin I. Kelly MULTIPLE Winfred Rembert, partnered with Erin I. Kelly, is a renowned author known for his impactful writings. Their collaborative work has significantly influenced...
Barbara C. Harris with Kelly Brown Douglas
Barbara C. Harris with Kelly Brown Douglas MULTIPLE Barbara C. Harris and Kelly Brown Douglas are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in literature. They are celebrated for the...
Kelly McWilliams
Kelly McWilliams NONE Kelly McWilliams, a mixed-race author of novels like “Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay” and “Agnes at the End of the World,” started her career at 15. She's written for major ou...
Charlotte Zolotow
Charlotte Zolotow 0000000368652542 Charlotte Zolotow is a renowned author, editor, and educator in children's literature, known for over 70 books including classics like 'Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Pr...
Charlotte Riley-Webb
Charlotte Riley-Webb NONE Charlotte Riley-Webb is an acclaimed illustrator from Stockbridge, Georgia, known for her award-winning work in six children's books, including The Entrance Place of Wonders...
Kelly Starling Lyons
Kelly Starling Lyons NONE Kelly Starling Lyons is a children's book author from Pittsburgh. Inspired by her mother's storytelling and her grandparents' creativity, she started writing at a young age....
C. Kelly Robinson
C. Kelly Robinson NONE C. Kelly Robinson is a Howard and Washington University graduate, who self-published his first novel, “Not All Dogs,” in 1999. The book was re-released in 2001 as “Between Brot...
Erin I. Kelly
Erin I. Kelly 0000000110600518 Erin I. Kelly, a PhD graduate from Harvard, is a Philosophy Professor at Tufts University specializing in ethics and criminal law. She authored “The Limits of Blame: Re...
Kwame Mbalia and Erin Entrada Kelly
Kwame Mbalia and Erin Entrada Kelly MULTIPLE Kwame Mbalia and Erin Entrada Kelly are award-winning, bestselling authors known for their heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable storytelling.
Kierra Sheard-Kelly
Kierra Sheard-Kelly 0000000044380093 Kierra Sheard-Kelly, a Detroit-based singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, is part of the legendary gospel group, the Clark Sisters. She launched her solo ca...
Courtney Kelly
Courtney Kelly NONE Courtney Kelly, originally from New Orleans, is a civil engineer and project manager with a career in infrastructure projects. She holds degrees from Southern Methodist University...
Grace Burrowes, Kelly Bowen, and Vanessa Riley
Grace Burrowes, Kelly Bowen, and Vanessa Riley MULTIPLE Grace Burrowes, Kelly Bowen, and Vanessa Riley are prominent authors known for their engaging narratives. Their works span various genres, offe...
Kelly Cunnane
Kelly Cunnane NONE Kelly Cunnane, a former African resident, now lives in Beals, Maine. She penned her first children's book, “For You Are a Kenyan Child” in 2006, published by Atheneum Books for You...
Yara Mekawi, Natalie Watson-Singleton, and Danyelle Dawson
Yara Mekawi, Natalie Watson-Singleton, and Danyelle Dawson MULTIPLE Yara Mekawi, PhD (pictured center), is a licensed psychologist, co-founder of the DEAR Project, and assistant professor at the Uni...
Tameka Fryer Brown
Tameka Fryer Brown NONE Tameka Fryer Brown, a Charlotte-based author, is known for her award-winning children's books. Her debut, “Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day,” sold over 100,000 copies. Her sec...
Kelly Brown Douglas
Kelly Brown Douglas 0000000042477422 The Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas was named Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at Union in Sep...
Erin Entrada Kelly
Erin Entrada Kelly 0000000436782294 Erin Entrada Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author and has won a multitude of awards for her work including the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a New...
Ezra Edmond
Ezra Edmond NONE Ezra Edmond is a debut author, illustrator, and director, known for his animated short, Blewish. When not creating, he enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, storytelling, and spe...
J. Tremble
J. Tremble NONE J. Tremble, a graduate of Missouri Valley College and Howard University, works as a sixth-grade math teacher in Prince George's County Public School System. He's a dedicated family ma...
Augustus G. Parker III
Augustus G. Parker III NONE Dr. Augustus Garland Parker III is a renowned obstetrician from Columbus, Ohio. He has served both Ohio and North Carolina communities, contributing significantly to women...
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan 0000000045587838 Michael Strahan is a retired American football player who spent his career with the New York Giants. Post-retirement, he became a media personality, co-hosting “Live!...
Niña Mata
Niña Mata NONE Niña Mata, New York Times bestselling illustrator, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Known for illustrating books by Laurie Hernandez, LeBron James, and Kelly Starlin...
Raissa Figueroa
Raissa Figueroa NONE Raissa Figueroa, based in San Diego, is a renowned illustrator who enjoys beach-combing for treasures. She has illustrated numerous children's books, including “Oona” by Kelly Di...
Angela Dalton
Angela Dalton NONE Angela Dalton, former video game producer turned award-winning author, is known for her children's books, including 'If You Look Up to the Sky'. Living in Oakland, California, she ...
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others MULTIPLE The authors Joyce A. Brown, Yvette Danielle, Tomeka Farley D...
Yvonne Bynoe
Yvonne Bynoe NONE Yvonne Bynoe is an acclaimed author, cultural critic, and founder of the popular online art platform, @SHELOVESBLACKART. She made her curatorial debut in 2022, focusing on lost or e...
Derrick Barnes
Derrick Barnes 0000000036217464 Derrick D. Barnes, a Kansas City native and Jackson State University graduate, is a celebrated author known for children's books like “Stop Drop and Chill” and “The Lo...
K. Elliott
K. Elliott NONE K. Elliott, raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, overcame a difficult early life involving poverty, the drug trade, and jail. Encouraged by a professor, he pursued writing, excelling ...
Ronald Ancrum
Ronald Ancrum NONE Ron Ancrum, a nonprofit management and organizational development expert, has a diverse career as a professor, consultant, executive, and musician. A graduate of University of Conn...
Shanna Greene Benjamin
Shanna Greene Benjamin NONE Shanna Greene Benjamin is a biographer and scholar focusing on Black women's literature and intellectual history. She's published in various reviews and also works as a co...
Townsend Davis
Townsend Davis NONE Townsend Davis is a New York-based writer and lawyer, known for his contributions to the New Republic, Los Angeles Times, and the Charlotte Observer. Townsend Davis is a writer an...
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan 0000000114554934 Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player, played 15 seasons in NBA for Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. He's also a businessman, owner and chairman o...
Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans NONE Ashley Evans, a Queens-born artist, crafts vibrant, dynamic images. Now residing in Charlotte, NC, she spends her time creating art, decorating cakes, and relishing family moments. ...
Cherry
Cherry NONE Cherry, an author and finance professional based in Charlotte, North Carolina, uses her love for writing to craft stories that inspire resilience. A graduate of Winston-Salem State Univer...
Patrick Diamond
Patrick Diamond 0000000109595758 Patrick Diamond, born in Frog Town, South Carolina, holds degrees from Boston University. He has managed at NCNB (now Bank of America), Duke Energy, and the City of C...
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Vanessa Brantley-Newton NONE Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator and crafter from a musical family. She studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the Sc...
Alicia D. Williams
Alicia D. Williams 0000000493459573 Alicia D. Williams is a beloved teacher, oral storyteller, and award-nominated author. Known for her lively spirit, she blends drama and storytelling in her teachi...
Ana Ramírez González
Ana Ramírez González NONE Ana RamÃrez González is a visual development artist known for her work on Pixar's Oscar-winning film Coco and its companion picture book. She also illustrated 'Maybe Tomor...
Shanora Williams
Shanora Williams NONE Shanora Williams is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 25 suspense and romance novels, including 'The Perfect Ruin'. She became a bestseller at 19 and lives in ...
T. N. Baker
T. N. Baker NONE "Prolific author from Queens, NY, currently residing in Charlotte, NC with her daughter.” This prolific author was born and raised in Queens, NY and presently lives in Charlotte, NC ...
Blake Karrington
Blake Karrington NONE Blake, a southern author, vividly portrays the gritty underbelly of overlooked urban settings like Charlotte, NC. His narratives humanize criminals, presenting compelling backst...
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jewell Parker Rhodes 0000000120252879 Jewell’s New Book Will’s Race for Home Debuted at #6 on the NY Times Bestsellers List! Jewell Parker Rhodes is an esteemed author and artistic directo...
Jamilah Lemieux
Jamilah Lemieux NONE Jamilah Lemieux is a cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender, and sexuality. A leading feminist thinker, social influencer, and millennial media darlin...
May Miller
May Miller 0000000066423568 May Miller was born on January 26, 1899, in Washington, D.C. Her father, Kelly Miller, was a well-known scholar, professor, and sociologist at Howard University, and thei...
Asante S. McGee
Asante S. McGee NONE Asante S. McGee shares her journey from enduring abuse from family and an ex-husband, to her unexpected involvement with R. Kelly, challenging the stereotype of the 'typical grou...
Matthew F. Delmont
Matthew F. Delmont 0000000356157878 Matthew F. Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. An expert on African American history and the history of ...
Silk White
Silk White NONE Silk White, a best-selling urban fiction author from Harlem, New York, is also a co-owner of Good2Go Publishing and Films. He has credit for films like No Way Out & Black Barbie, and ...
Allison Mick
Allison Mick NONE Allison Mick is a Los Angeles–based comedy and animation writer from the Great Lakes. Mick’s writing appears in Trailer Park Boys: Big A$$ Comic Collection (Devil’s Due Co...
Nicole Bailey-Williams
Nicole Bailey-Williams NONE Nicole Bailey-Williams is a Philadelphia-born educator, author, and radio personality. A graduate of Hampton and Temple University, she pioneered “The Literary Review” on ...
Cebo Campbell
Cebo Campbell NONE Cebo Campbell is an award-winning author, poet, and creative director based in Brooklyn, NY. Known for his distinctive voice in contemporary literature, he's also the co-founder an...
Logan H. Westbrooks and Schuyler C. Traughber
Logan H. Westbrooks and Schuyler C. Traughber MULTIPLE Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks and Schuyler C. “Sky” Traughber are renowned authors with substantial contributions in their respective fields. Dr. Loga...
Leslie C. Youngblood
Leslie C. Youngblood NONE Author Leslie C. Youngblood, MFA holder from UNC Greensboro, is a recipient of numerous writing awards, including the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Prize. As of 2018, she tea...
Kenya Hunt
Kenya Hunt NONE Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director at Grazia UK, has a vast career in media, working with top women's titles in the US and UK. An accomplished writer, her work is featured in various public...
Nasik Emmanuel Shahid Avraham and Elianah Connie Avraham
Nasik Emmanuel Shahid Avraham and Elianah Connie Avraham MULTIPLE Nasik Emmanuel Shahid benAvraham and his wife, Elianah Connie Avraham, are a remarkable couple whose lives and shared mission epitomi...
Shannon Wright
Shannon Wright 0000000049194273 Shannon Wright, based in Richmond, Virginia, is an illustrator and cartoonist known for her work on books like “My Mommy Medicine” and “Twins.” She also designs cover ...
Kevin Wimer, Samantha Alexandra, and others
Kevin Wimer, Samantha Alexandra, and others MULTIPLE This meta description features a collection of renowned authors including Kevin Wimer, Samantha Alexandra, L.M. Barrett, T.J. Weeks, and many more...
Mat Johnson
Mat Johnson 0000000119594716 Mat Johnson is was born, August 19th 1970, to an Irish American man and an African American woman. Five years after his parents’ divorce, Mat was living wit...
Eboni K. Williams
Eboni K. Williams NONE Eboni K. Williams, born in 1988, is a seasoned media personality and legal expert. She has served key roles in Fox News, CBS News, and HLN. A graduate of UNC and Loyola Univers...
Louisa Jaggar and Shari Becker
Louisa Jaggar and Shari Becker MULTIPLE Louisa Jaggar, a columnist for Washington Parent and contributor to various platforms including PBS and the University of Chicago, resides near Washington, D.C...