Best Selling Author, Terry a O’Neal, whose poetry has been published in numerous magazines, journals and newspapers. Her previous publications include three volumes of poetry, Motion Sickness, The Poet Speaks in Black and Good Mornin’ Glory; two children’s books, Ev’ry Little Soul and My Jazz Shoes; and the award winning family fiction novel Sweet Lavender.

Terry has been named among the most popular African American female writers of our time, featured in a book entitled "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature"--a list of women who've left a mark on the wider world through their writing.  

Her name in Lights: In recent times, Terry has ventured into the world of screenwriting, focusing on inspirational feature films for family audiences. Recently, she has completed a screenplay of her novel Sweet Lavender, which is currently resting in the hands of Hollywood producers.

In addition to her writing accomplishments, Terry is the editor of the annual youth poetry anthology, Make Some Noise! An anthology by inspired youth from all around the Unites States, Canada, Australia and Africa.

O'Neal is the VP and Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Lend Your Hand, Inc. Educating the World’s Children; and the Founder of the National Black History Bee. (www.BlackHistoryBee.com)   ((

“Her poems are reflective of African American culture and at the same time underscore our universal humanity.”

—Dr. Kevin Starr
State Librarian of California