Last Updated 8/11/2026
| Author: Black Historical Fiction / Non-Fiction | Poetry |
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Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) is a distinguished, multi-award-winning author and poet from Chicago, now living in Georgia. She is renowned for her commitment to uncovering and preserving the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. A 2019 Kindle Book Award winner for poetry, Yecheilyah’s work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through her book reviews and poetry contests, Yecheilyah continues to inspire and educate through her literary contributions.
Yecheilyah can be found online at yecheilyahysrayl.com, blkhistorybook.com, and @yecheilyah on all social platforms.
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