Category: Black Voices

Francis
John
John Francis, Ph.D., is known the world over as the Planetwalker. In 1971, Francis witnessed an oil spill…
Francis-Sharma
Lauren
Lauren Francis-Sharma is the author of both Book of the Little Axe, the 2020 American Library Association…
Garrett
Camryn
Camryn Garrett is an NAACP Image Award-nominated author and filmmaker. Her first novel, Full Disclosure, …
Grant
Shauna J.
Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist who creates cuteness! With a love for all things pink and magical, Shauna…
Hammonds
Jas
Jas Hammonds (they/she) was raised in many cities and between the pages of many books. They have received…
Harris
Quartez
Quartez Harris is a poet and teaching artist. He was awarded the Baldwin House Fellowship and named Ohio …
Hemans
Donna
Donna Hemans is the author of three novels, River Woman Tea by the Sea, and The House of Plain Truth. Her…
Hill Brown
India
India Hill Brown is an author with a passion for writing, reading, and all things literary. Her debut nov…
Iloh
Candice
Candice Iloh (they/them) is the award-winning author of young adult novels, Every Body Looking, Break Thi…
Johnson
Sadeqa
Sadeqa Johnson, a former public relations manager, spent several years working with well-known authors su…
Johnson
Kim
Kim Johnson has a rich history of leadership, beginning with her early roles in social justice organizati…
Joseph
Paterson
Paterson Joseph is a beloved British actor and writer. Recently seen on Vigil, Noughts + Crosses and Boat…