Brittany J. Thurman is the author of picture books and middle grade novels. She is a former children's specialist, having read hundreds of stories to thousands of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her focus remains on representation and early literacy, ensuring children's literature truthfully reflects the world in which we live. Brittany currently lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where she holds tight to her elders, her roots, and her childhood home. Brittany is a cohort member of Amplify Black Stories presented by The Brown Bookshelf and Highlights Foundation.