Jandy Nelson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jandy Nelson
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| Born | November 25, 1965 New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | Brown University Cornell University (BA) |
| Genre | Children's literature, young adult fiction |
| Notable works | The Sky Is Everywhere I'll Give You the Sun |
| Notable awards | Michael L. Printz Award 2015 I'll Give You the Sun Stonewall Honor 2015 I'll Give You the Sun |
Jandy Nelson was born on November 25, 1965. She is an American author known for her young adult novels. Before she became a writer, Jandy Nelson worked for 13 years as a literary agent. She studied at Cornell University and Vermont College of Fine Arts, earning several degrees.
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About Jandy Nelson
Her Early Life and Home
Jandy Nelson and her mother moved to California when Jandy was twelve years old. Today, she lives in San Francisco, California.
Her Books for Young Adults
Jandy Nelson has written popular books for young adults. Her stories often explore feelings, family, and finding your way.
The Sky Is Everywhere (2010)
Jandy Nelson's first novel, The Sky Is Everywhere, was published in 2010. This book is about a 17-year-old girl named Lennie Walker. Lennie is dealing with the death of her sister. She feels lost and is trying to figure out who she is. Lennie must learn to take charge of her own life.
The Sky Is Everywhere was chosen as a "Best Fiction for Young Adults" by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). It also appeared on many "best of the year" lists. These lists included ones from NPR and the Chicago Public Library. By April 2015, the book had been published in more than 20 countries.
I'll Give You the Sun (2014)
Nelson's second novel, I'll Give You the Sun, came out in 2014. This book became a New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of twins, Noah and Jude, who are very close but also competitive.
Family problems and misunderstandings cause a big distance between them. They only start to understand themselves and fix their lives when they come back together.
I'll Give You the Sun won the Printz Award. It also received the Josette Frank Award for older readers. The book was recognized as a Stonewall Book Award Honor Book. It was also a finalist for the 2014 California Book Awards for Young Adults.
This novel appeared on many "best of the year" lists too. These included YALSA's Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults in 2015. It was also on Time magazine's Top 10 YA Books. By April 2015, I'll Give You the Sun had been published in 25 countries. Warner Bros. also bought the rights to make it into a movie.
