Brandy Colbert

Brandy Colbert is an award-winning author and Graduate Adjunct Professor at Hamline University, specializing in young adult and middle grade literature. Her work explores themes of identity, social justice, and intergenerational relationships through both fiction and historical nonfiction.

• Hamline University - Graduate Adjunct Professor

Colbert’s research and writing focus on African American experiences, LGBTQ+ narratives, and personal growth in contemporary settings. Notable works include the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award-winning Black Birds in the Sky and Stonewall Book Award-winning Little & Lion.

Her publications have earned multiple accolades:

• Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction (2022)
• YALSA Honor Award for Excellence in Nonfiction
• Stonewall Book Award winner
• ALSC Children's Notable Book
• BCALA Best of the Best

At Hamline MFAC, Colbert emphasizes honesty and open communication in her advising style, recommending tailored literature to students working on diverse projects.