Brittany J. Thurman holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University. She is a graduate of Kingston University, London, England, where she studied theater. Brittany is a former children’s specialist, where she worked at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland, and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Brittany’s picture book, Fly, illustrated by Anna Cunha, is published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Simon and Schuster. Fly, a story about a young girl who pursues her dream of double Dutch, was featured at the 2022 National Book Festival. Brittany is also the co-author of Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams, by Mandy Gonzalez. Brittany Thurman's forthcoming titles include Forever and Always, illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice and The First Library: The Story of the First Library By and For Black America, illustrated by Cozbi Cabrera, both out in 2024. 

Brittany lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where she holds tight to her elders, her roots, and her childhood home. When she isn't writing, you can catch her walking along Louisville’s waterfront, traveling, admiring art and spending plenty of time with her family.