Lolita Files is a contemporary African-American author, screenwriter, and producer. Her books include national bestsellers Scenes from a Sistah and Child of God, among others. Files has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. In 2005, rap artist Kanye West optioned the film rights of her fourth novel, Child of God. Files' sixth novel, sex.lies.murder.fame was optioned for film by Carolyn Folks for Entertainment Studios, with Files adapting the screenplay. Files also co-wrote the adaptation of award-winning novelist/playwright/essayist and poet Pearl Cleage's bestselling book, Babylon Sisters, to be directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker, artist, and educator Ayoka Chenzira. Files reclaimed the film rights for Child of God in 2009. In 2014, the film rights for Child of God were optioned by Brian Sher of Category 5 Entertainment and Gee Roberson of The Blueprint Group. Files is currently developing projects for television and film with her writing partner, Detroit native Jay Anthony White. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. [More at Wikipedia]

September 25th, 1963 in (Age 61)