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Dallas, TX native, Quineka Ragsdale started CJK Publishing when she realized that traditional schooling was not going to teach her kids about true Black history. She started CJK Publishing in 2010, with the creation of her first series, Demarcus Jones...
Maame Serwaa is a wife, mother of three, registered nurse, speaker, and beauty entrepreneur. Her passion for Children’s self-awareness and confidence is expressed through her books and her involvement in the community. Maame is a firm believer in positively influencing...
Larry Simmons, Jr is a native to Arlington, Texas who has always believed in the power of the pen. He began writing poetry early which would translate into works like “Flying Above Expectations” and his music. Although he has worked...
John Ensley II is an educator that hails from DeSoto, TX by way of Grambling, LA. He is the product of a family of educators as both of his parents, his brother, and his grandparents serve or served as public...
Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II has published five children books, "The Family Jones and The Eggs of Rex", "Why is Jane so Mad?" "Hi Blue Sky", "What Happened when Charlie met Claire?" and "The Principal of Justice" Jeffrey has also written...
Jalissa Pollard (she/her) has taught secondary education in public, private, and charter schools in Louisiana. J In her time serving as a member of the National Council for Teachers of English, Jalissa has hosted read-ins to promote African-American literature and...
Ebony Smith, a.k.a ‘The Ghetto Guru’ is the founder of Yoga N Da Hood is a fast growing non-profit dedicated to making wellness accessible to EVERYONE. Specializing in translating what wellness and mindfulness look like across cultures and socioeconomic barriers....