Heather Quinlan

Heather Quinlan is an American writer and filmmaker known for her documentary work and literary contributions. She began her career as an Acquisitions Editor for Sterling Publishing's children's book division before transitioning to filmmaking, creating documentaries such as 'If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent' (2013) and 'Paterno' (2018). Her book 'Plagues, Pandemics & Viruses: From the Plague of Athens to Covid-19' was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Reference Source by the American Library Association.