founder’s note

jasmine henderson

Storyteller & Founder of Bijou Publications

Bijou Publications is my home, my center, and in many ways has become a celebration of my inner child…my younger self who found elation in playing with words. Bijou is the purest reflection of my greatest efforts as a writer, mirroring my truth in finding the beauty and value of pursuing the makings of life on my own terms. I’m grateful that you’re here to be a part of the journey. I thank you for growing with me, and I hope that you stay awhile. Welcome. 

about

Bijou Publications is a boutique publishing house and literary consulting agency rooted in originality, creative independence, and disciplined editorial standards. We partner with writers who value craft and ownership over trend, cultivating work designed for longevity. Our selective model allows focused development, strategic positioning, and a publishing experience defined by structure, refinement, and integrity.

our mission

To cultivate and publish original work with integrity, precision, and creative independence. Bijou transforms the stigma of self-publishing into a strategic advantage, empowering writers to claim full ownership of their stories while elevating each manuscript through disciplined editorial development and structured publishing strategy. We prioritize quality over volume, permanence over noise, and creative authority over compromise, building work that endures and sets authors apart.

our vision

To establish a literary house where independent voices are developed with discipline, published with refinement, and sustained with ownership. Bijou redefines the narrative of self-publishing, positioning storytelling as both art and asset. We envision a publishing landscape where authors lead their own careers, retain creative authority, and turn independence into value.