S2 Ep929: STORYTIME w/Janet Keeler: Author Nicole D. Collier

In this episode of STORYTIME, host Janet Keeler (right) talks with children's book author Nicole D. Collier author of the uplifting and humorous Harper Collins series Just Right Jillian, The Many Fortunes of Maya and The Best Friend Bracelet. Nicole D. Collier writes warm-hearted stories about learning to be true to yourself. Her work to date centers smart, creative girls who discover the power of courage, compassion and inner wisdom. She often explores themes of identity, family and friendship, while depicting the many faces of love.  Her books have been nominated for state book awards, earned starred reviews, and been named on ‘best of’ lists. A former elementary school teacher, Nicole champions literacy, critical thinking, imagination and compassion as essential 21st century skills.  Her debut, Just Right Jillian (HarperCollins/Versify, 2022), was nominated for several state student choice awards and was named a CCBC and Bank Street College Best Book of the Year. Her sophomore project, The Many Fortunes of Maya (HarperCollins/Versify, 2023), 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 third middle grade, The Best Friend Bracelet, (HarperCollins, 2024) called sentimental and kindhearted in a Publishers Weekly starred review, is her first book with a hint of magic.  Nicole grew up just south of Atlanta, GA, the only child of an accountant and a public school librarian. A graduate of Atlanta Public Schools, she taught fourth grade before becoming an author and personal development coach. She champions literacy, critical thinking, imagination and compassion as essential 21st century skills for all. A proud Rattler, a graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU), Nicole also earned an M.S. from Florida State University (FSU), a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (UGA), and is a National Writing Project Teacher Consultant via the Red Clay Writing Project.  A self-proclaimed ever-victorious woman, Nicole has been known to run, dance, and turn cartwheels on sunny days. The empty-nester currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Phillip.

ABOUT THE SHOW Storytime with Janet Keeler is for grandparents, parents and kids of all ages about why reading out loud matters, recommended books for kids and excerpts read aloud from Keeler's favorite children's books, new and old...and the stories behind them.  MORE Storytime with Janet Keeler.

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