Keys, Alicia, author. Weiner, Andrew, 1957- author. Williams, Brittney, 1989- illustrator. Fox, D. Forrest, inker. Pattison, Ronda, colorist.

Leilani, Raven, author.

Taylor, Brandon (Brandon L. G.), author.

Jones, Tayari.

Sullivan, Mecca Jamilah, author.

Milan, Joe, Jr., author.

Evison, Jonathan, author.

Skenandore, Amanda, author.

Obuobi, Shirlene, author.

K'wan, author.

Chambers, Essie, author.

Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967, author. Flournoy, Angela, writer of introduction.