Jordan Sonnenblick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jordan Sonnenblick
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Jordan Sonnenblick at a book signing in Eldersburg, Maryland
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| Born | July 4, 1969 Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Young Adult Literature |
Jordan Sonnenblick is an American author who writes books for young adults. He was born on July 4, 1969. He went to Stuyvesant High School in New York City and then studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
About Jordan Sonnenblick
Jordan Sonnenblick was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He grew up in Staten Island, New York. When he was in high school, he worked as a tutor. He also spent his summers as a camp counselor.
In 1994, after finishing college, he got married. He and his wife moved to Pennsylvania. Today, he lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with his family. He often visits schools across the United States. Sometimes, he even travels internationally to talk about his books.
Jordan's Writing Journey
Before becoming a full-time writer, Jordan Sonnenblick was a teacher. He taught 5th grade in Houston, Texas, for three years. Then, he taught 8th grade English in Hackettstown and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, for eleven years.
He stopped teaching to focus on writing books. His very first novel, Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie, was inspired by a student. That student's brother was battling cancer. Jordan has always wanted to be an author. He also enjoys playing musical instruments like the guitar, drums, and bass.
As of 2023, he had published 14 books. He continues to write exciting stories for young readers.
Books by Jordan Sonnenblick
Here is a list of books written by Jordan Sonnenblick:
- Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie (2004)
- Notes from the Midnight Driver (2006)
- Zen and the Art of Faking it (2007)
- Dodger and Me (2008)
- Dodger for President (2009)
- Dodger for Sale (2010)
- After Ever After (2010)
- Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip (2012)
- Buddha-Boy (2012)
- Are You Experienced? (2013)
- Falling Over Sideways (2016)
- The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade (2017)
- The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell (2021)
- The Boy Who Failed Dodgeball (2022)
- Stepping Off (2024)
