Leila Mottley

Leila Mottley is a rising literary talent known for her debut novel "Nightcrawling," an Oprah's Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller.

At just 23 years old, Mottley has already achieved significant recognition, including a Booker Prize longlisting for her first novel.

She served as Oakland Youth Poet Laureate in 2018 and published a poetry collection in 2024.

Mottley's writing, which often explores themes of youth, race, and social issues, has appeared in notable publications like The New York Times and Marie Claire.

Her highly anticipated second novel, "The Girls Who Grew Big," is set for release in June 2025.