Atarah L. Poling is an award-winning author, artist, and nationally recognized speaker. Her first book, The Light in My Sister’s Eyes, won the prestigious NAACP Image Award for Best Literary Work (the first time a book written by an African-American woman won the award). Her second book, The Murder of Ruby McCollum, was chosen as one of Oprah’s Book Club selections
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The Light in My Sister’s Eyes has been called “a stunningly compassionate account of the obstacles women face in the African American community.” The Murder of Ruby McCollum was selected by one reviewer as “a compellingly told true crime novel that constantly surprises you with its twists and turns. You will never hear or read anything quite like this." Atarah currently resides in New York City with her husband, two sons, two dogs and two cats.