Black in the Stacks
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Black in the Stacks explores the inspiring stories of African American librarians, authors, and advocates and more.
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The podcast delves into themes such as Black librarianship, literary advocacy, and personal narratives, with instances like the inaugural episode featuring Tracie D. Hall discussing her impact on the American Library Association, and future episodes promising discussions on the evolution of library sciences and cultural representation in literature.

Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is Kept is a celebratory, vocal anthology of the best of the best in librarianship, literature, advocacy, authors, filmmakers, storytellers and MORE from the Black diaspora.
On this episode of Black in the Stacks, we’re sitting down with literary agent and mastermind behind Highly Lit, R’Chelle Lynn. She’s in the business of helping authors—especially authors and creators of color—ditch the hustle burnout, build brand longevity, and turn complex stories into visual gold.
R’Chelle is a former English teacher turned brand strategist with a deep-rooted love for books and the business behind them. She’s passionate about helping authors map their careers and build sustainable careers while navigating their publishing pathways and positioning themselves for traditional publishing success. With a background bridging education, marketing, and storytelling, she brings a rare combination of creative insight and strategic thinking to the author space. A passionate book content creator and developmental editing student, she’s committed to growing a platform where authors don’t just write, they thrive.
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