From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)

Marie Bradby was born in Virginia and graduated from Hampton University. A former journalist, she is a children's author who writes fiction and free-lance material. Her first book, More Than Anything Else, was an ALA Notable Book in 1995. Another of her books, Momma, Where Are You From, illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet, (contact form) received the Golden Kite Honor Award. (See holding locations for the book in UK Libraries.) She has also been awarded the IRA Award, a Nest Literary Classic Award, and ALA Notable Books Award. Bradby lives in Louisville, KY, with her family.

For more see Marie Bradby's biography at the Brief Biographies website; the Marie Bradby home page; or contact her via this form.