Arthur L. Jenkins is a writer of fiction and non-fiction, a poet, and a mental health professional. Arthur writes books for African-American LGBTQ+ people of all ages. His debut novel, The Prince of Brown: A Fictional Memoir, focuses on the struggles of mental health, education, family and intersectional identities.

He received his bachelor of arts in psychology from Widener University, his master of science in clinical mental health counseling from Gwynedd Mercy University, and an academic creative writing certificate from Community College of Philadelphia, where he was a winner in the Judith Stark Writing Contest multiple times. The Philadelphia native is a lover of naps, cheesesteaks, and exotic countries like Ghana and Dubai, currently residing in the suburb of Philadelphia he loves, most likely multitasking.

Arthur grew up in Germantown but also counts neighborhoods like West Oak Lane, University City, East Falls, and North Philly as his home. He attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative & Performing Arts for instrumental music, classical and jazz.

He believes that good fiction, non-fiction and poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young LGBTQ+ people of color, and people in general of all ages, through his interactive website where he posts weekly blogs on Black gay literature, featured Black queer authors, education and current events. You can visit him at 
www.Black-Gay-Writers-and-Readers.com.