J.Elle is an author and advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. Born in Houston, Texas, Jess is a first-generation college student with a Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Human Development. Her passion for empowering youth dates back before writing to her first career in education. She’s worked as a Preschool Director, Middle School Teacher, and High School Creative Writing Mentor. In her spare time you’ll find her volunteering at an alternative school, providing feedback for aspiring writers, loving on her three littles, or cooking up some dish true to her Texas and Louisiana roots. Wings of Ebony is her first novel.

WINGS OF EBONY BOOK TOUR: @BLUE WILLOW BOOKS

J.Elle in conversation with Nic Stone 

JAN 26, 2021 8:00 P.M. EST

WINGS OF EBONY BOOK TOUR: @POLITICS & PROSE

J.Elle in conversation with Nicola Yoon 

JAN 28, 2021 7:00 P.M. EST

WINGS OF EBONY TOUR: @THE LIT BAR

J.Elle In conversation with Tiffany Jackson & Dhonielle Clayton

FEB 3, 2021 7:00 P.M. EST

WINGS OF EBONY TOUR: @CHARIS BOOKS & MORE

J.Elle In conversation with Karen McManus

FEB 4, 2021 8:30 P.M. EST

MACKINS LIFTING WEBINAR SERIES

SSBFYR & Salaam Reads

FEB 17, 2021 

WRITE ON CON

Developing Character Arcs

FEB 19-21, 2021 

WOMEN'S NATIONAL BOOK ASSOCIATION

Beyond The Diversity Question: The Future of Black Lit

FEB 24, 2021 @ 8:00 P.M. EST

DROPPING IN

Radio Show

FEB 26, 2021 

WINGS OF EBONY TOUR: @BARNES AND NOBLE

J.Elle In conversation with Sabaa Tahir

MAR 4, 2021 7:00 P.M. EST

WINGS OF EBONY TOUR: @BRAZOS BOOKSTORE

Not YA Mama's Book Club with J.Elle

MAR 9, 2021 8:00 P.M. EST

JAN 13: iWriterly Traditional Publishing Chat

JAN 5: When You Look Like Us Launch:

Pam Harris In Conversation w/ Nic Stone & J.Elle // Brave & Kind Books

JAN 26: J.Elle In Convo with Nic Stone // Blue Willow Books

JAN 28: J.Elle In Convo with Nicola Yoon // Politics & Prose

JAN 29: It's Personal Podcast with Gary R. Gray Jr

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DEC 1: The Sky Beyond The Storm Launch:

Sabaa Tahir In Conversation w/ J.Elle // Kepler's

JULY 27: Publishing As A Black Writer // Alexa Donne YouTube

AUG 1: Middle Ground Bookfest 

AUG 19: NRPL Writing Workshop // New Rochelle, NY

OCT 2: School Visit Vista Alternative HS // Yuma, AZ

OCT 14: Let's Talk Debut Year w/ Nic Stone // IG Live @AuthorJ.Elle 

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FEB 9: Writing As Entrepreneurship // Dr. Will Show Podcast

FEB 24: CCA Writers Conference // San Diego, CA