Stories that change lives.

Break the Seal Press is a community-serving womanist publishing house dedicated to transforming the world through education, literacy, and opportunity. Check out and support our first short story for teen+ readers!

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Publishing with a Purpose.

Break the Seal Press is changing the world one short story at a time. Mindfulness and community uplift is woven into every step of our business model. Learn how our stories change lives.

  • I'm Going Back Down to the South: The Great Return

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Thoughts on returning to the South  *Art Tatum playing in the background*  I’m at a crossroads in my life and it has caused me to confront some deeply held views...

    I'm Going Back Down to the South: The Great Return

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Thoughts on returning to the South  *Art Tatum playing in the background*  I’m at a crossroads in my life and it has caused me to confront some deeply held views...

  • Stop Letting These Corporations Sell Your Woman...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Gorgeous gorgeous girls are true to themselves.  In 2020, I unintentionally started the “gorgeous gorgeous girl” trend.  Background: In the spring of 2020, my beloved Spelman College Class of 2020...

    Stop Letting These Corporations Sell Your Woman...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Gorgeous gorgeous girls are true to themselves.  In 2020, I unintentionally started the “gorgeous gorgeous girl” trend.  Background: In the spring of 2020, my beloved Spelman College Class of 2020...

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  • J 4 B G

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Say "No!" to the war on Black girls.

    J 4 B G

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Say "No!" to the war on Black girls.