Laura Nejako is an author, editor, and educator. She graduated magna cum laude from the Pennsylvania State University, obtaining three degrees over five years: a Master of Arts in creative writing, Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Bachelor of Science in English secondary education. She loves all forms of storytelling and her work has spanned fiction, poetry, and personal essays. Her writing and art has been featured in Kalliope, Klio, Pennsylvania’s Best Emerging Poets, and other publications. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her dog, Finn.

Laura's debut essay collection Let's Become Strangers was published in August 2022. She is currently developing her next book and working on an epistolary project with her grandmother and great aunt. If you would like to connect with Laura, she is available for a range of writing, editing, and speaking opportunities.