Jan Buckner Walker is the famed nationally syndicated crossword puzzle creator, author and game developer.

Jan’s work has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr., among many other outlets.

Her book, BlackCrosswords: In Our Own Words, known as The Original Black Puzzle Experience™, is a celebration of Black culture, with each volume featuring fun and relaxing crosswords with uniquely narrative clues focusing on Black pop-culture, Black history, politics and humor.

They are ideal for veteran solvers and new crossword fans, alike. Its clues evoke contemplation, reminiscence and joy, and each grid is accompanied by a thought-provoking quotation.

As the nation’s foremost creator of Black culture puzzles, Jan created the Essence and Ebony crosswords, series that have been endorsed by Emmy-award-winning comedian and Daily Show anchor Josh Johnson and HuffPost deputy editor Phil Lewis. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Please click on Jan’s photo or here to learn more about her book and the upcoming Volume II.