John Coy is the author of young adult novels, the 4 for 4 middle-grade series, and nonfiction and fiction picture books including Night Driving, Hoop Genius, Two Old Potatoes and Me, Their Great Gift, Dads, My Mighty Journey, and the unique collaboration Where We Come From.
He has received numerous awards for his work including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, the Burr/Warzalla Award for Distinguished Achievement in Children’s Literature, and the Kerlan Award in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature.
John loves visiting schools and libraries across the country and around the world to discuss the process of creating a book, work with students and adults on their writing, and answer questions about reading, writing, and being an author. He lives by the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.