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A collaboration between the Crown Publishing Group and Tamira Chapman, an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist, Storehouse Voices combines tradition with innovation to provide authors with both editorial development and integrated promotional platforms to share their unique perspectives.
Rooted in the success of the Women & Words program, which empowered thousands of aspiring Black women authors,
Storehouse Voices is designed to foster community and inclusivity. By offering a dynamic range of fiction and nonfiction titles and cultivating equity-driven initiatives, we’re shaping a brighter future for authors and readers alike.
MEET THE TEAM
Visionary Leadership Driving Change
Tamira Chapman
PUBLISHER
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Tamira Chapman is a trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Storehouse In A Box, LLC (SIAB). Her company has been recognized globally, ranking as the 8th fastest-growing woman-owned business. Tamira combines her expertise in intellectual property law and passion for community-driven initiatives to lead Storehouse Voices in elevating Black voices and reshaping the publishing industry.
Porscha Burke
Associate Publisher
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Porscha Burke brings more than 20 years of publishing expertise to Storehouse Voices. A champion of diversity and equity, she has worked with literary icons such as Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison and leading contemporary voices like Candice Marie Benbow. As Associate Publisher, Porscha plays a pivotal role in shaping the imprint’s mission, crafting our publishing processes, and leading community engagement initiatives.
Jennifer Baker
Editorial Director
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Jennifer Baker is an accomplished editor, author, and creator of the long-running Minorities in Publishing podcast. Her experience spans fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Jennifer leads Storehouse Voices’s editorial strategy, ensuring that every title reflects authenticity and excellence.
Chelcee Johns
Executive Editor
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Chelcee Johns brings more than 15 years of editorial and content strategy experience to Storehouse Voices. Known for shaping culturally significant titles, Chelcee is passionate about creating impactful and entertaining books that reflect diverse experiences and voices.
Isabela Alcantara
Publishing Associate
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Isabela Alcantara is a Publishing Associate at Storehouse Voices. With four years of publishing experience, Isabela is dedicated to supporting the imprint’s mission of fostering community and inclusivity in the literary world. Previously, she was the publishing assistant to the President/Publisher and Deputy Publisher of the Crown Publishing Group. In her new role, Isabela plays a vital part in ensuring the seamless operation of Storehouse Voices’ publishing processes.
Jennifer Valentin
Director of Publicity
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Jennifer Valentin is the Director of Publicity at Storehouse Voices. Previously, she led account teams at the multicultural division of DKC, representing clients such as Charlamagne Tha God, Joy Reid, Paramount Pictures, Spotify, UBS, HeadCount, and Universal Records. At Shore Fire Media, she shaped the campaign for The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and has also served as a publicist for Newsweek and Al Jazeera America. Valentin holds a master’s degree from Emerson College and will oversee publicity for all Storehouse Voices titles and the imprint as a whole.
Mason Eng
Associate Director of Marketing
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Mason Eng leads Storehouse Voices’ marketing efforts. Drawing on experience across publishing, media, and consumer brands, he brings an audience-focused approach to connecting books with readers in culturally relevant ways. Over the course of his publishing career, he has worked on a range of high-profile and New York Times bestselling titles, including Poverty, by America; You Deserve to Be Rich; The Fate of the Day; The Coming Wave; Solito; and Grown Woman Talk.
Sylvana Caballero
Senior Manager of Community and Digital Engagement
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Sylvana Caballero is the Senior Manager of Community and Digital Engagement at Storehouse Voices, where she leads social media strategy, community building, and influencer partnerships to amplify diverse voices in publishing. With over ten years of experience in digital marketing and social media across CPG, lifestyle, and fashion brands, she has built engaged communities through organic content strategies and platform optimization. At Storehouse Voices, she focuses on fostering authentic connections between readers, aspiring authors, and the diverse stories published by the imprint.
Thank You, PRH, CPG, and Mr. Drake!
Storehouse Voices and its community of over 10,000 women thank Penguin Random House, Crown Publishing Group, and, in particular, its President, David Drake, for recognizing the importance of diverse authors, readers, and publishing professionals.
David’s career already solidifies his legacy as a leader in publishing. However, he has gone beyond that by supporting this community with authenticity, compassion, and belief. He has used his connections both within and beyond the industry to uplift the culture and, specifically, Black women. His dedication—through his time, mentorship, and empathy—has been a cornerstone of our success.
This imprint and its potential to revolutionize publishing is directly tied to David’s visionary leadership. It simply wouldn’t have been possible without him. Thank you, David, for your trust and belief in our mission.