GillySegalGilly grew up in Florida, came of age in Israel, where she graduated from Hebrew University, and finally …
NikkiShannon SmithNikki Shannon Smith is an educator, presenter, and the award-winning author of over 20 published and fort…
TerahShelton HarrisTerah Shelton Harris is a librarian and freelance writer, who now writes upmarket fiction with bitterswee…
BrendanSlocumbBrendan Nicholaus Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University …
Sherri L.SmithSherri L. Sherri L. Smith is the author of award-winning fiction and nonfiction books for young people in…
Tara M.StringfellowTara M. Stringfellow is a former attorney, Northwestern University MFA graduate, and two-time Pushcart Pr…
Mariahadessa EkereTallieMariahadessa Ekere Tallie is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and a PhD candidate in the Theatre Art…
ReShondaTate As the national bestselling author of more than 50 books, ReShonda Tate has the credentials, an…
GoldieTaylorGoldie TaylorVeteran journalist and human rights activist Goldie Taylor is perhaps best known for her wor…
Frank XWalkerA native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky …
RebekahWeatherspoonAfter years of meddling in her friends’ love lives, multi award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon turne…
CrystalWilkinsonCrystal Wilkinson, a recent fellowship recipient of the Academy of American Poets, is the award-winning a…