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Olivia A. Cole

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Olivia A. Cole is a writer from Louisville, Kentucky whose books have received numerous honors: long-listed for the National Book Award, LA Times Book Prize nominated, Kirkus Best Books of the Year, New York Public Library Best Books of the Year, Bank Street Best Books of the Year, and more. Olivia’s essays have been published by Bitch Media, Real Simple, The L.A. Times, Teen Vogue, Gay Mag, and others. Olivia is a teacher, advocate, and parent.

Books by Olivia A. Cole

Ariel Crashes a Train

“A gorgeously kind, wonderfully gentle, and unfailingly compassionate depiction of OCD...bursting with light.”
— Ashley Woodfolk, critically acclaimed author of NOTHING BURNS AS BRIGHT AS YOU

Exploring the harsh reality of OCD and violent intrusive thoughts in stunning, lyrical writing, this novel-in-verse conjures a haunting yet hopeful portrait of a girl on the edge. From the author of Dear Medusa, which New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed called “a fierce and brightly burning feminist roar.”

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