About
Nicole D. Collier is the author of Just Right Jillian and other warm-hearted novels about learning to be true to yourself. Her work to date centers smart, creative girls who discover the power of courage, compassion and inner wisdom. She often explores themes of identity, family and friendship, while depicting the many faces of love.
Her books have been nominated for state book awards, earned starred reviews, and been named on ‘best of’ lists. Born and raised in Atlanta, Nicole is now based in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a developmental editor and book coach for cocostudio when she’s not daydreaming about her next project.
Featured Work
The Best Friend Bracelet
At Hurston Middle School, best friendship is a big deal. And Zariah Brown makes the *best* best friendship bracelets in town. Business is booming; Zariah can hardly keep up with orders.
The problem is, Zariah doesn’t have a best friend of her own. As the entire seventh grade gears up for their big Pajama Jam weekend, it seems as if everyone else is paired up except her.
So Zariah pours her heart and soul into making the ultimate friendship bracelet, using a set of beads gifted to her by a mysterious woman. But the bracelet turns out to be a tiny bit . . . magical. In fact, anyone who puts it on instantly becomes Zariah’s best friend! Now all she has to do is find the perfect best friend and get the bracelet on them! Easy, right?
It turns out finding the ideal friend isn’t so simple, and things quickly spin out of control. Will Zariah ever find her true BFF, or is she destined to be alone forever?
Other Works
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The Many Fortunes of Maya
2023
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Just Right Jillian
2022
Awards and Recognition
- Junior Library Gold Standard Selection (The Many Fortunes of Maya)
- Japan Sakura Medal Nominee for Chapter Books (Just Right Jillian)
