Fiction Authors

Naima Coster is the author of two novels. Her debut, "Halsey Street," was a finalist for the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Fiction.

James McBride is an author, musician and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, "The Color of Water.

Currently, alongside David Benioff, D.B. created and serves as co-executive producer for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.

Emily Calandrelli is the host and co-executive producer of the hit Netflix series "Emily’s Wonder Lab..

Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor and best-selling crime novelist.

Tina McElroy Ansa is a novelist, publisher, filmmaker, teacher and journalist.

Aaron McGruder is an American writer and cartoonist best known for writing and drawing The Boondocks,

In addition to vocals, he performs with an acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, harmonica and percussion.

Graham Moore is an American screenwriter and author widely known for his 2010 New York.

Gloria Naylor is a writer for theater, film, and television and the author of the internationally acclaimed quartet of novels

Helen Oyeyemi is the author of seven novels including "Peaces," "Gingerbread,

Gwen Richardson is an author, publicist and entrepreneur. As an author, she has six published books.

Lalita Tademy's own journey is a remarkable one. Before writing Cane River she was one of the country's most promising young executives.

Nafissa Thompson-Spires earned a PhD in English from Vanderbilt University..

Wil Wheaton was a very famous kid—right up until he wasn’t.