Christina Hammonds Reed

Christina Hammonds Reed is an American author known for her vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling that centers the experiences of Black characters navigating identity, family, and social upheaval. Her debut novel, "The Black Kids," set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, received widespread critical acclaim and established her as a powerful voice in young adult fiction. Her follow-up, "The Johnson Four," further showcases her ability to craft deeply human stories with nuance and heart. Reed holds an MFA in Screenwriting from USC and brings a cinematic sensibility to her literary work.