Ashleyimanë

I lied. I am a SUCKER for a whirlwind YA love story/romcom. I am a hopeful romantic, I’m sorry. Please make my heart melt.😊

A little romance wouldn’t hurt.

Stories that hold the most value in its message and redefines the typical HEA and illuminates how it differs from person to person.

Swing me stories with uncomfortable topics to get readers comfortable with being uncomfortable when it comes to experiences they aren’t familiar with.

But, I love some angst and themes of identity, grief, family/multigenerational dynamics, displacement, self-love, etc.

NOOOOO BLACK TRAUMA, unless it has a powerful message on Joy being a tool for RESILIENCE!

I am looking for stories from Black creators and from marginalized communities.

Bring on the MG fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, and/or coming-of-age stories centered around black characters, experiences, and BLACK JOY!

Since I can officially say I’m acquiring as an Assistant Editor for @disneybooks—FREEDOM FIRE ✊🏽🔥—Agents, walk with me...