AfroTech Conference 2026

Tamira Chapman

Publisher, Storehouse Voices/Penguin Random House

Track Future of Marketing

Biography

Tamira Chapman is a trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Storehouse In A Box, LLC (SIAB). Her company has been recognized globally, ranking as the 8th fastest-growing woman-owned business. Tamira combines her expertise in intellectual property law and passion for community-driven initiatives to lead Storehouse Voices in elevating Black voices and reshaping the publishing industry.

Sessions

  1. Demystifying Publishing Presented by Penguin Random House

    Thu, Nov 5, 10:50 AM – 11:20 AM CT

    Track Future of Marketing

    Tamira Chapman, CEO of Storehouse In A Box and Publisher of Storehouse Voices, and Associate Publisher Porscha Burke discuss pathways for writers ready to pursue traditional book publishing projects. Whether you're just beginning to chronicle your story or have self-published several titles, you'll hear insights on preparing and positioning your work, identifying optimal publishing partners, and what to expect along the way. One of the newest imprints under the Penguin Random House umbrella, Storehouse Voices is a dynamic publishing outlet offering unrepresented and over-worthy storytellers opportunities for a traditional publishing experience, and in this session, you’ll learn how the imprint came to be and how it hopes to serve the world of culturally resonant storytelling.

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