Christine Kendall

Christine Kendall's short fiction has appeared in numerous literary journals. Her debut novel, Riding Chance, (Scholastic 2016) was nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teens. Her second novel, The True Definition of Neva Beane, (Scholastic 2020) was described by Kirkus Reviews as "a quietly affecting portrait of an aspiring activist logophile as a Black Philly girl." Christine serves as a juror for the New York City Book Awards. She currently lives in Philadelphia, PA where she co-curates and hosts the award winning reading series, Creative at the Cannery.