About
Photograph by Rog and Bee Walker for Stand In My Window
LaTonya Yvette (1989) is a Brooklyn-born writer and creative strategist. She's the author of Stand In My Window (Dial Press, 2024), Woman of Color (Abrams, 2019), and The Hair Book (Union Square, 2022), all held in the Library of Congress and major academic collections.
Her work explores home, ritual, and the narratives that sustain communities. Through The Storytelling Studio, her independent venture, she offers narrative strategy, editorial direction, and creative consultation for organizations and brands seeking thoughtful, resonant storytelling. She also founded and stewards Mae House, a creative rental and residency in upstate New York, developed in partnership with sustainable brands and rooted in principles of rest equity and care. She teaches seasonal workshops and guest lectures on space, belonging, and storytelling.
For literary questions, please contact: Creative Artists Agency
To say hello: latonya@latonyayvette.com