Brittany J. Thurman writes award-winning books for kids. She is the author of Forever and Always, illustrated by Shamar Knight Justice (Greenwillow/HarperCollins), Fly, illustrated by Anna Cunha (Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Simon and Schuster), and two middle-grade books in the Fearless series, co-written with Mandy Gonzalez (Aladdin/Simon and Schuster). Brittany’s upcoming titles include The First Library: The True Story of the First Library by and For Black America, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera (Clarion/HarperCollins), Come Catch a Dream, illustrated by Islenia Mil (Greenwillow/HarperCollins), and two middle-grade novels in the podcast adaptation of Opal Watson, Private Eye (Pinna/HarperCollins) all out in 2025. Brittany's picture book, Fly, won the 2023 Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Art in Theater from Kingston University, London, England. Brittany currently lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where she holds tight to her elders, roots, and her childhood home.