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Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

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Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

November 1, 2026

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The Jacaranda Books founder looks to HBCUs to help develop the next generation of Black publishing professionals.…

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October 22, 2026

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October 18, 2026

Rhonda Hamilton, the independent candidate for D.C. mayor, talks with a mother and daughter in Ward 5 near Catholic University of America about sports and athletics — the girl enjoys the breaststroke when she swims. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

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Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

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Ameer Bashir competing at Battle at the Burr at John H. Burr Gymnasium on Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy of HU Bison)

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