Victoria Bond

Victoria Bond is a Lecturer in the Department of English at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Her research and creative work focuses on African American literature, historical fiction, and cultural studies. She co-authored the John Steptoe/Coretta Scott King New Talent Award-winning trilogy Zora and Me, which explores the early life of Zora Neale Hurston through fictionalized narratives. Her publications include works in The New Republic, The Guardian, and The New Ohio Review. Bond’s scholarly and creative contributions center themes of identity, race, folklore, and community in 20th-century African American contexts.

Her trilogy Zora and Me traces Hurston’s childhood in Eatonville, Florida, blending historical fiction with elements of mystery and folklore. The series addresses themes like racial injustice, coming-of-age, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Bond’s writings often intertwine historical accuracy with imaginative storytelling, offering accessible yet profound explorations of Black experiences.

Bond’s awards include the John Steptoe/Coretta Scott King New Talent Author Award for Zora and Me. Her work is endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust and praised for its educational value and literary merit. She resides in New Jersey and continues to contribute to literary and academic discourse through her teaching and writing.