Why book publishing?
Being an educator inspired me to pursue a career in publishing. When I was teaching in the classroom, I was always on the hunt for novels that were culturally relevant as well as being interesting and educational for my students. I decided to pursue book publishing because I want to help diversify the industry and get more books published by people of color who write perspectives from underrepresented communities. Being in publishing allows me the opportunity to work on novels that not only my students can read and enjoy, but children from around the world.
Tyra Douyon is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and educator. She earned her B.A. in English Education and is pursuing her M.A. in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University. She is the founder of Write House Books, a company that offers editing services to authors that focus on underrepresented communities, and is a Writer/Editor for Gallopade International and The Headlight Review. She writes poetry and fiction that highlight the effects of mental health and the intersection of Afro-Caribbean and American identity. She was accepted into the TinHouse YA Workshop ‘22 and is currently writing her debut YA novel. Find her on Instagram for @WriteHouseBooks on Twitter @TyraAliWrites and on her website– tyradouyon.com.