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Join us for a conversation on navigating the South when writing YA fiction, with four incredible authors.Kelsey Day is a young adult author and queer Appalachian poet. Their writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Orion Magazine, Freeman’s and more. This is their first novel for young readers.
Olivia Neal is a writer, artist, and storyteller from Greensboro, North Carolina. She has published work across genres, including fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and zines. She also works as a communications specialist for social justice nonprofits, advocating for reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ rights. She currently lives in Durham, North Carolina. You can find out more and stay up to date with her work at olivialeighneal.com.
Nita Tyndall (they/them) is a passionate queer advocate and literary translator who writes the kinds of books they needed in high school. Their translations from the German have appeared in World Literature Today, and they have previously written for outlets like Autostraddle and were part of the Lambda Literary Writer's Retreat in 2017. They live in North Carolina with their partner and a beautifully fluffy cat.
Nicole Zelniker (she/they) is the author of several books, including UNTIL WE FALL, which was a finalist for the Forward Indie Awards in LGBTQ+ adult fiction. She's also the founder and editor-in-chief of the literary magazine Knee Brace Press. In her free time, Nicole enjoys re-reading her favorite books, listening to musicals, and bothering her cat. Visit the author: nicolezelniker.com
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