JL King

CEO of King Publishing & Author of "Coming Up from the Down Low: The Journey to Acceptance, Healing, and Honest Love"

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JL King Biography

Meet JL King a New York Times best selling author, that has written 16 books. He is the only black gay author who has contracts with 3 major publishing houses. He was discovered by Oprah in 2004 who introduced him to the world. His book has sold over 1.5 million copies, reading at 16 universities, translated into 6 languages and is currently being shopped for a movie.

He has spoke at 23 Universities and been presented with awards as an outstanding author. He also have written and produced 5 stage plays. Including the successful play that opened on off Broadway in 2015 to a sold out theater for 6 weeks. His play RAW was adapted into a play that toured for 4 years.

He also has been featured on CNN, Wendy, Newsweek, A USA Today best selling author. A guest on Steve Harvey, Tom Joynier and over 27 radio shows around the world. He also has been on many magazine covers including Ebony, Essence and Jet and countless more. He started JL King Publishing to help aspiring authors succeed as independent authors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/03/2024.

JL King Speaking Topics

  • Men & Mental Health

    The Importance of Mental Health Awareness for Men: Discussing the stigmas and barriers that men face in seeking help for mental health issues and promoting the need for open conversations.

  • Self-Care and Stress Management for Men

    Discussing the importance of self-care practices such as exercise, mindfulness, and seeking professional help, and providing practical tips for managing stress and maintaining mental well-being.

  • The Future of Work

    Examining emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of work, exploring the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the digital age, and discussing the implications for individuals and organizations.

JL King Books

  • Love on a Two-Way Street
    Love on a Two-Way Street
  • Coming Up from the Down Low: The Journey to Acceptance, Healing, and Honest Love
    Coming Up from the Down Low: The Journey to Acceptance, Healing, and Honest Love
  • On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men
    On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men

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JL King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Men & Mental Health, Self-Care and Stress Management for Men and The Future of Work. The estimated speaking fee range to book JL King for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. JL King generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Nataly Kogan, Marilyn Tam, Gary Vaynerchuk and Peter Guber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling JL King for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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