Jandy Nelson
Jandy Nelson is an American author of young adult fiction. Prior to her career as an author, Nelson worked for 13 years as a literary agent. She holds a BA from Cornell University as well as MFAs in poetry and children's writing from Brown University and Vermont College of Fine Arts. Nelson lives in San Francisco, California
Books
I'll Give You the Sun
Author: Jandy Nelson
Publisher: Walker
Interest age: 14+
Reading age: 14+
I'll Give You the Sun is a beautiful book about family, about choices, about art, and about growing up.
The Sky is Everywhere
Author: Jandy Nelson
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 12+
Grief has turned Lennie's world upside down - Bailey, her charismatic older sister, has died unexpectedly, forcing Lennie to step out from behind her shadow for the first time.