Caroline Williams

Caroline Randall Williams is a highly acclaimed writer and educator based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is known for her work across multiple genres, including young adult fiction and poetry.

Williams is the co-author of the Phyllis Wheatley Award-winning young adult novel 'The Diary of B.B. Bright' and the NAACP Image Award-winning cookbook 'Soul Food Love.' She has been recognized by Southern Living as 'One of the 50 People changing the South.'

Her writing has been featured in prestigious journals such as The Iowa Review and The Massachusetts Review, as well as popular news outlets like the New York Times. Williams is also a Cave Canem fellow, showcasing her commitment to literary excellence.

In addition to her writing achievements, Caroline Randall Williams holds the esteemed position of Medicine, Health and Society Writer-In-Residence at Vanderbilt University. She has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and American Language and Literature from Harvard University and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the University of Mississippi.

Throughout her career, Williams has been associated with reputable organizations including Vanderbilt University, Penguin Random House, Ampersand Books, and Cave Canem. She has also contributed to educational initiatives as a former Teach For America corps member.

Caroline Randall Williams' debut poetry collection, 'Lucy Negro, Redux,' was adapted by the Nashville Ballet, with an original score by Grammy award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens.