Nicole D. Collier is a former elementary teacher turned author who writes about learning to be true to yourself. Her debut, Just Right Jillian (HarperCollins/ Versify), was nominated for several state book awards and was named a CCBC and a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year. Her sophomore project, The Many Fortunes of Maya (HarperCollins/ Versify) earned starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, and was selected as a Book All Young Georgians Should Read. Her latest work, The Best Friend Bracelet (HarperCollins/ Clarion), is out October 15, 2024. 

A former classroom teacher, and credentialed personal development and creativity coach, Nicole is available for radio, podcast, print and broadcast interviews on a broad range of topics. Visit Nicole’s media kit page for bio options and headshots.