Nicole D. Collier
Middle grade fiction · contemporary realistic fiction · creative writing · creativity · writing process · publishing process · literacy · imagination · SEL

Nicole D. Collier

Author of warm-hearted middle grade about being true to yourself.

3–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Saint Petersburg, FL
Local zone
30 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
3
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About Nicole

Nicole D. Collier is the award-winning author of Just Right Jillian and The Many Fortunes of Maya. A former elementary school teacher, Nicole champions literacy, critical thinking, and imagination as essential 21st century skills. Her work to date centers smart, creative girls who discover the power of courage, compassion and inner wisdom.


Books

Just Right Jillian
Just Right Jillian
HarperCollins, 2022
The Many Fortunes of Maya
The Many Fortunes of Maya
HarperCollins, 2023
The Best Friend Bracelet
The Best Friend Bracelet
HarperCollins, 2024

What educators say

“We loved having Nicole visit our school and meet our grade three to six students. She did an outstanding job relating her books to our students! Her advocacy of being true to yourself resonated with so many of our students as they devoured her details of drawing inspiration from her experience.”

— Ms. Niu, Lower School Librarian, Holton-Arms School

“Nicole was a fabulous speaker for our school's virtual author event. Our entire school community read her book Just Right Jillian as part of our One School, One Book program. Her virtual visit with our staff and students was the perfect culminating event to celebrate a successful program and hosting her virtually meant every student and staff member in our building could easily participate. She was warm, personable and shared with us about her journey to becoming an author in a way that resonated with our elementary students. I would highly recommend hosting Nicole for your next author visit.”

— Ms. Johnston Library Coordinator Murphy Elementary

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Saint Petersburg, FL. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
💻
Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
🎁
Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Nicole's books.

What a visit includes

Nicole offers interactive presentations for grades 3 and up, best suited to single classrooms or grade levels, though larger assemblies are possible. Presentations include time for Q&A and can be customized around topics like creativity, the writing or revision process, or the publishing process. Hands-on writer’s workshops and Q&A-only sessions are also available.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levels3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 30 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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