J. Elle was born in Houston, Texas, and is a first-generation college student with a bachelor's in journalism and MA in educational administration and human development. An advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community, J. Elle's passion for empowering youth dates back 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, she volunteers at an alternative school, provides feedback for aspiring writers, loves on her three littles, and cooks up dishes true to her Texas and Louisiana roots. Wings of Ebony is her first novel.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy
New and upcoming books
Series
House of Marionne
1. House of Marionne (2023)
2. Shadows of Perl (2024)
3. Fortress of Ambrose (2025)
1. House of Marionne (2023)
2. Shadows of Perl (2024)
3. Fortress of Ambrose (2025)
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