

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
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
FEB 9: Writing As Entrepreneurship // Dr. Will Show Podcast
FEB 24: CCA Writers Conference // San Diego, CA
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