2017

Here’s a look at our inaugural event…

  • Hosts Terrance Leftridge and
    APS Founder, Toneal M. Jackson
  • Tierra Brockman ushered in the spirit of worship as our musical talent
  • Aretha Tatum was the 2017 MVP & 2nd Place Inspirational Winner
  • Keith McSwain was also an MVP
  • Autumn Jackson was honored for publishing her 1st book, making her the youngest author and official face of APS Publishing’s Youth Division
  • Nicole Harris was also honored for publishing
    her 1st book
  • Dr. Yvonne Lee-Wilson, another
    APS Publishing Author
  • Debora Shannon was recognized as an APS Author
  • Valorie Tatum was recognized for her works published with APS
  • Virginia Freelon, another proud APS Publishing Author
  • APS Bestselling Nonfiction Author,
    Dr. Karen January
  • APS Bestselling Children’s Author, Candace Edwards
  • APS Bestselling Poet, Yvonne Bailey
  • 1st Place Nonfiction Winner, Joreen Sykes
    (drove all the way from Delaware)
  • 2nd Place Nonfiction Winner, Jules Johnson
    (took a flight from Atlanta)
  • 1st Place Inspirational Winner, Rena Boston
  • 1st Place Fiction Winner, Jeffery Roshell

Didn’t get a chance to attend? Watch the video below…