Discover the voice, vision, and passion that shaped these stories. Our author, from a Black woman-owned small business, brings a unique blend of lived experience, creativity, and heart to every page.
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Welcome
L.W. Manley is the founder of RLE Chi-Town Books, a Black-owned small business creating inspiring books across memoirs, planners, journals, activity books, and wellness tools. Her debut memoir, Broken Into Pieces, opened the door for resilience and healing, and her growing catalog—including the GLP-1 Tracker Journal and other wellness-focused tools continues to uplift and support readers of all ages.
About L.W. Manley
L.W. Manley is the founder and visionary behind RLE Chi-Town Books, LLC, a Black-owned independent publishing brand dedicated to creativity, encouragement, and heart-centered storytelling. Based in Chicago, L.W. blends her passion for writing with her love of design to create books that inspire, organize, and uplift.
From planners that bring peace and structure… to puzzle books that spark joy and mental fitness… to coloring books that offer a moment of calm… L.W. pours intention, detail, and integrity into every project. Her books are made not just to be used, but to be felt.
Driven by the belief that everyone has “More Than One Story to Tell,” she uses her work to encourage readers to dream bigger, believe deeper, and celebrate life’s everyday victories.
When she’s not creating new book concepts, L.W. enjoys spending time with her family, organizing her publishing binder (usually with a cup of tea nearby), and building the future of RLE Chi-Town Books one project at a time.
Our mission is to uplift, empower, and inspire readers of all ages with books that bring joy,
comfort, creativity, and meaning to everyday life
Our vision is to build a welcoming literary home where every reader can discover stories,
tools, and experiences that support growth, wellness, and self-expression
