Alicia D. Williams is an acclaimed author whose work has been recognized with some of the most respected honors in children’s literature. Her novel Genesis Begins Again received Newbery and Kirkus Prize honors, was a William C. Morris finalist, and won the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent. She also made her picture book debut with Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston, followed by the Jane Addams Peace Award-winning Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress.
Her picture book The Talk earned both Coretta Scott King and Golden Kite Honors, and her verse novel Mid-Air was named to the 2024 National Book Award longlist. Through lyrical storytelling and powerful themes, Alicia’s books continue to inspire readers of all ages.