About the Author

Randi Pink, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, is a highly acclaimed author, educator, and jazz vocalist with a rich and diverse background. Renowned for her novels, including the critically acclaimed Angel of Greenwood and Girls Like Us, recognized as a School Library Journal Best Book of 2019, Randi's upcoming work, Under the Heron’s Light, set in the historic Great Dismal Swamps, is poised for publication in October 2024. Pink currently serves as Alabama’s 2024 Fellow for Literary Arts in South Art’s Inaugural Southern Literary Fellowships and 2025’s Alabama State Council of the Arts Fellow for Prose.

Beyond her literary prowess, Randi Pink has left an indelible mark on the educational landscape, adapting, and delivering hundreds of courses to educators, librarians, and students. Her presence and commitment to navigating the intersection of books and history have been showcased in her contributions to events such as the MPIBA Spring Conference, Teen Book Conference, and YallWest.

Randi's influence extends far beyond her writing and educational endeavors, as evidenced by her noteworthy appearances at events like the American Library Association Conference, Texas Library Association Conference, Metaverse Book Week Panel, and the feature on NBC News highlighting the Tulsa Race Massacre. Her impactful presence in esteemed literary festivals, conferences, and mainstream media, including panels on Speaking Truth to Power, Afro Comic Conference Inclusive History, and as an NCTE Program Panelist, underscores her status as a distinguished figure in literature and education.

Acknowledged with the prestigious Alabama Library Association Award in 2022 for "Girls Like Us," Randi Pink's multifaceted talents and unwavering commitment resonate as a testament to the transformative potential of storytelling and education, solidifying her position as a trailblazer and influencer in the cultural landscape.