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“Andrea, through her work and service, embodies the characteristics required for universal growth. Through numerous books. . . she infuses hope, empowerment, and the encouragement needed to keep African American culture moving forward. Andrea has. . . inspired a plethora of authors. She has spent her lifetime fueling the Black community with love, hope, and education. She has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fight for a better future for us all."  

Good Morning America’s “Who’s Making Black History Right Now?”  

   “Pinkney’s writing is alive with imagery . . .”  Kirkus Reviews

 “Pinkney’s writing sings, rich with metaphor . . . inspired …"  Booklist

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Acclaim

  • New York Times Bestselling Author

  • Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner

  • Four-time NAACP Image Award Nominee

  • Emmy Award Nominee Film Subject

  • New York State Writers Hall of Fame Inductee

Influencer

  • “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business”                                                                                                The Network Journal 

  • “25 Most Influential People in Our Children’s Lives”                                                                                     Children’s Health magazine

  • “50 Over 50 Extraordinary Women”                                                                                                             Women’s Day

  •  “Who’s Making Black History Right Now?”                                                                                             Good Morning America 

  • “10 Women Who Light Up the Arts Scene"                                                                                                 L’Oreal

  • Today Show Al Roker Book Club On-Camera Guest                                                            

  • Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award for Extraordinary Impact

  • Kerlan Award for Singular Attainments

PUBLIC SPEAKER

  •  Lectures

  • Keynotes

  • Commencement addresses

  • Corporate events

  •  Voiceover/ audiobooks

Librettist The Snowy Day, with composer Joel Thompson, Houston Grand Opera

Contributor

  • The New York Times

  •  Huffington Post

  •  NPR

  •  Essence

  • Bustle 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME, PLEASE CLICK "BIO" BELOW

For author appearances, publicity inquiries, bookstore programs, and festival requests: Andreadpinkney@gmail.com

For speaking engagements please contact Sara Ortiz at Lyceum sara@lyceumagency.com

For rights and theatrical inquires, contact Rebecca Sherman
RSherman@Writershouse.com

Please email to request an Appearance Guidelines Prospectus with subject line: “APPEARANCE REQUEST”

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