About Yecheilyah Ysrayl
About the Author
Bio
Yecheilyah, a distinguished multi-award-winning author and poet hailing from Chicago's South Side, is renowned for her commitment to uncovering and preserving the rich, often underrepresented narratives of African Americans.
A 2019 Kindle Book Award winner for poetry, Yecheilyah is driven by a passion for historical accuracy. Her work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of history.
She currently studies at the University of West Alabama and lives in Georgia with her husband while writing and publishing full-time. Through her book reviews and poetry contests, Yecheilyah continues to inspire and educate through her literary contributions.
About Yecheilyah Books
Yecheilyah Books is the publishing home of Yecheilyah Ysrayl. Our mission is to restore and preserve Black historical truth through literature, poetry, workshops, critical book reviews, and educational content that honors Black memory, creativity, and legacy.
We accomplish this through our three-tier operating system:
Literary Korner Publishing: Publishing Company behind our books / Literary Workshops
Yecheilyah’s Annual Poetry Contest: Non-Profit Poetry Contest
The PBS Blog: Creative Writing and Book Reviews
““A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.””