LaTonya Yvette is a Brooklyn-born writer and author, raised in a community rooted in storytelling, art, and intentional living. Surrounded by activists and artists who prioritized culture and connection, she learned early how narratives shape identity, home, and belonging. She spent her twenties building platforms, writing essays, and listening deeply to the stories of those around her—a practice that culminated in her first book at thirty.

Since then, she's authored three books—Woman of Color (Abrams, 2019), The Hair Book (Union Square, 2022), and Stand In My Window (Dial Press/Penguin Random House, 2024)—all held in the Library of Congress and major academic collections. She's been featured in The New Yorker and Kirkus Reviews, contributed to the New York Times bestselling The Gift of Alchemy by Suleka Jaoud, and been recognized by Parents Magazine as one of 100 parents "Redefining 'Home' for the Next Generation." But publishing is only one part of her practice. She founded Mae House, a creative residency in upstate New York, as a deliberate counterspace rooted in rest and intention.

Her work explores one conviction: that stories sustain communities. Through them, we make it home.

Photograph by Bee Walker for Stand In My Window

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The Storytelling Studio

Narrative architecture + creative strategy
building authentic stories for culture-forward
organizations, luxury brands, and writers.

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This work takes three forms:

Services

Private Studio
1-on-1 manuscript development and creative coaching for writers.
6-month minimum, 2 sessions/month. $2,000/month.

Creative Strategy
Narrative architecture, brand voice development, integrated campaigns,
event concepting, and communications planning.

Workshops & Retreats
Seasonal storytelling programs, workshops, and creative retreats
for writers and creative communities.

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The published work that grounds this practice:

Author

Stand In My Window
Dial Press / Penguin Random House, 2024

The Hair Book
Union Square, 2022

Woman of Color
Abrams, 2019

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Recent collaborations:

Select Work

  1. Assouline Publishing — Director of Digital Content: Season Two Culture Lounge Podcast Launch, Digital Magazine Relaunch, Brand Voice & Narrative Architecture

  2. Fort Greene Park Conservancy — 25th Anniversary Campaign & Organizational Communications

  3. Mara Hoffman — Creative Digital Repositioning & Content Strategy