Author Signing with JUMATA EMILL

Join us in welcoming local author Jumata Emill for a signing of his new book "The Black Queen." (On sale 1/31/2022.)

JUMATA EMILL is a journalist who has covered crime and local politics in Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. He earned his BA in mass communications from Southern University and A&M University. He’s a Pitch Wars alum and a member of the Crime Writers of Color. When he’s not writing about murderous teens, he’s watching and obsessively tweeting about every franchise of the Real Housewives. Jumata lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About THE BLACK QUEEN:

A highly commercial and gripping thriller, THE BLACK QUEEN offers important and nuanced conversations about race and diversity initiatives, white privilege, class issues, and policing in America. It is perfect for teen and crossover readers seeking more representation in YA and the thriller genre, and fans of Tiffany Jackson, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Zakiya Dalila Harris.