​John David Anderson is the best-selling author of several critically-acclaimed novels for young people, including Posted, Granted, and Ms. Bixby's Last Day. His books have  garnered several awards, been translated into multiple languages, and frequently appear on state reading lists.   Before becoming a middle-grade novelist, Dave taught at the University of Illinois. Before that he longed to be Indiana Jones, but his parents wouldn't buy him a whip. He lives with his ever-patient wife and two ornery cats, MJ and Parker, in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a house that is steadily filling up with Lego. He does not wear ties. He has tried pilates.

If you are interested in having Dave visit your school or library, feel free to click the "Visits" tab above.  He would love to come celebrate the power of reading and storytelling with your community, just so long as one of you remembers to bring the chocolate.