Andrijka Keller

Andrijka Keller is a writer and award-winning author of her debut memoir Thin, and I. She won her first literary contest in 5th grade at her local library and has been writing ever since. Her conversational and relaxed approach to storytelling has made her writings unique and approachable.

Currently, Andrijka lives in Philadelphia, PA, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling. While writing is her first love, she does enjoy drinking black coffee, having lengthy discussions with her cat, yoga, and reading. She plans on eventually writing a novel.

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