Here’s a look at our inaugural event…


Hosts Terrance Leftridge and
APS Founder, Toneal M. JacksonTierra 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 bookDr. Yvonne Lee-Wilson, another
APS Publishing AuthorDebora 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 JanuaryAPS 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