Avenue Literary Services proudly recognizes our gifted clients and dear friends whom we have supported on their journey toward publishing and who amaze us with their works. 

KOKAYI

 

 

 

 

You Are Ketchup is a career resource for musicians and other creatives, fusing narrative and advice from Grammy-nominated musician Kokayi. Discover more.

DANIEL M. FRANCIS

 

 

 

 

Caribbean entrepreneur and personal development coach, Daniel Francis, taps into the millennial mind. After deep interactions with many millennials, Daniel believes that he has discovered the key to unlocking the door that leads to one reaching their fullest potential! Discover more.

 

In How to Write and Self-Publish Your Book, Daniel M. Francis invites aspiring authors to navigate the complexities of self-publishing in the vibrant Caribbean literary landscape. Discover more.

JESS L. JACKSON

 

 

 

 

This debut novel by Jess L. Jackson is an emotional rollercoaster that explores healing, self-infliction, family bonds, and cultural issues surrounding intimacy and sex. Discover more.

 

The Heirs of Sarah is a fictional series with historical, sci-fi and fantasy elements. Goddess Queen Hadiat (Sarah Baartman) and god King Jasir Amare incur a prophesied tragedy which causes them to lose their triplet heiresses. Discover more.

CHERYL GRAY

 

 

 

 

In Support of Myself is written for women who often give beyond their capacity. Cheryl asks reflective questions that invite you to evaluate where you are and make healthy pivots. Discover more.

SIDNEY KEYS III

 

 

 

 

Teen entrepreneur Sidney Keys III of Books N Bros spreads his love of literacy with this compilation reviewing his 44 inspiring books for black teen boys–from classic fiction to fantasy, graphic novels to history books. Discover more.

MICHAEL C. PLATT

 

 

 

 

Debut cookbook from Michael Platt, a teen baker, social entrepreneur, and food-justice advocate. Featuring 45+ dessert recipes for cupcakes, cookies, snacks and more. Discover more.

RUBY KATE CHITSEY

 

 

 

 

Award-winning teen humanitarian Ruby Kate Chitsey shares her remarkable story of becoming an activist for senior citizens through easy-to-do, youth-led charitable acts, and offers tips for how other kids can do the same. Discover more.

AVERY WASHINGTON

 

 

 

 

This book explores the long history of Black women’s dehumanization through sexual objectification in the U.S. and aims to dispel negative myths and empower Black women to reclaim their intelligence, beauty, and self-worth. Discover more.

HELEN OFOSU

 

 

 

 

This book shares vital career advice to help professionals navigate common “internally disruptive” career experiences such as harassment and bullying, imposter syndrome, membership in an underrepresented group, toxic workplaces, discrimination, and more. Discover more. 

 

MAHMOUD ABDUL-RAUF

 

 

 

 

Written with Nick Chiles, this autobiography by former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf recounts the twists, turns, trials, and triumphs of his life. Discover more. 

 

MAX HUNTER

 

 

 

 

With Speech Is My Hammer, Max Hunter draws on memoir and his own biography to call his readers to reimagine the meaning and power in literacy. Discover more. 

 

VIOLA FORD FLETCHER

 

 

 

 

Viola Ford Fletcher’s memoir Don’t Let Them Bury My Story vividly recounts the lasting impact of the Tulsa Massacre on her life. Discover more. 

 

MICHAEL TENNANT

 

 

 

 

Empathy expert and entrepreneur Michael Tennant weaves together scholarly research with his personal journey of loss, substance use, anxiety, and depression to explore how empathy can benefit both our inner lives and our larger community. Discover more. 

 

STEVLAND POLITE

 

 

 

 

Living in the shadow of legends like Stevie Wonder, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X creates pressure for anyone. In Named After Legends, we witness how Stevland Martin Malcolm Polite transforms this pressure into a beacon of light. Discover more. 

 

HYVELLE FERGUSON-DAVIS

 

 

 

 

Stroke of My Heart tells the story of a woman’s journey through physical and emotional struggles, leading to a life-threatening stroke and open-heart surgery. With self-love, forgiveness, and inner strength, she transformed her pain into healing and new beginnings. Discover more. 

 

MONIQUE DUNCAN

 

 

 

 

Freedom Braids is a picture book of love, liberation, and legacy inspired by the true story of enslaved African women in Colombia braiding maps to freedom. Discover more. 

 

NNAMDI CHIEKWU

 

 

 

 

Africa on the Precipice provides commentary on global geopolitics, economics, and world history, using African interests as a lens to give a different perspective on world events. Discover more.