Francis-Sharma
Lauren Francis-Sharma is the author of both Book of the Little Axe, the 2020 American Library Association’s “Libraries Transform Book Pick” and finalist for the Hurston/Wright Award in Fiction, as well as her 2014 debut novel, ‘Til the Well Runs Dry, which was chosen as an O, The Oprah Magazine Summer Reading Pick and awarded […]
Joy
A twelfth generation North Carolinian, David Joy grew up in the Piedmont along the Catawba River, moved away at eighteen, and has spent the last 22 years 100 miles west in the mountains of Jackson County. His work is place-driven and deeply rooted to Appalachia, and has been translated into six languages. In 2023, his […]
Moore
Edward Kelsey Moore is the author of the New York Times and international bestselling novel The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat and a second Supremes novel, The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues. The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat was chosen as a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and was also named an Illinois […]
Fuentes
Marcela Fuentes is a Pushcart Prize-winning fiction writer and essayist. Her essays and stories have appeared in Texas Highways Magazine, Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, and other journals. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (MFA) and Georgia State University (PhD). She was the 2016-2017 James C. McCreight Fiction Fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for […]
Dray
Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Renowned for her captivating storytelling and detailed historical narratives, Stephanie has written acclaimed works such as America’s First Daughter, My Dear Hamilton, The Women of Chateau Lafayette, and Becoming Madam Secretary. These novels have cemented her […]
Lee
For more than 25 years, Justin Lee has been known for handling divisive issues with thoughtfulness and nuance. He is the author of Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree With and Maybe Even Change the World, which is now being used as a textbook in college classrooms to teach students […]
Brown
Pierce Brown is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Iron Gold, Dark Age and Light Bringer. His work has been published in thirty-four languages and thirty-six territories. He has also written a six-issue prequel comic books series, Red Rising: Songs of Ares. Storytelling has always been a […]
Reynolds
Marcellas Reynolds, known as the “Walking, talking fashion Wikipedia,” has traversed a unique path from wardrobe stylist and entertainment reporter to celebrated author. His infectious enthusiasm for pop culture has found a platform on esteemed series such as ABC News, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America 3, and Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live.” Marcellas’ career in entertainment began with his discovery by legendary model agent Marie Anderson. […]
Unger
Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-one novels, including The New Couple in 5B and her newest, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 (February 2025). With books published in thirty-three languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense. Unger’s critically acclaimed […]
Becker
Barbara Becker is a bestselling writer, international human rights advocate, and interfaith leader. She is the author of the Gold Nautilus Award-winning HEARTWOOD: The Art of Living with the End in Mind, which Katie Couric Media featured in their “Books that will Change Your Life.” Notably, Barbara’s writing has captured the attention of influential figures […]
