Brandy Colbert

Brandy Colbert is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her work in young adult fiction. She was born and raised in Springfield, a city that has greatly influenced her writing. Colbert has a strong connection to her roots, often drawing inspiration from her upbringing in the Missouri Ozarks.

Colbert's debut novel, Pointe, was published in 2014 to great critical acclaim. The book was named the winner of the 2014 Cybils Awards and was featured on several best books of the year lists by reputable publications such as Buzz Feed, Publishers Weekly, and Book Riot. That same year, Colbert was recognized as a Publisher's Weekly Flying Start, which highlights promising new authors to watch in the industry.

In addition to Pointe, Colbert is the author of Little & Lion, a novel that was named Best Teen Romance of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews and won the 2018 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award. Her work has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of complex themes such as identity, sexuality, and mental health.

Colbert's success as an author has not gone unnoticed, and she has also established herself as a respected voice in the publishing industry. In addition to her work as an author, she has worked as a copy editor for several national magazines. Colbert currently resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to write and inspire readers with her powerful and thought-provoking stories.