​    John Anderson was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana,
    where he still lives. He is married and has twins. When
    he was a kid, he knew he wanted to be a storyteller,
    and when he was in high school, he fell in love with
    writing. Anderson attended both Indiana University and
    University of Illinois where he received both an under-
    graduate degree and an master's degree in English
    literature. He enjoys the challenge of solving the puzzle
    of a plot, unpacking the personality of a new character,
    and translating a picture in his mind into words. Anderson
    likes to hike, he is very creative, an excellent piano and
    ukelele player, and loves playing games and LEGO.

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Click here to watch an interview with John David Anderson - zip to 7:56

Visit John David Anderson at  johndavidanderson.org

Excerpts:
Granted - 
Side Kicked - 
Ms. Bixby's Last Day - Chapter 1 - end of page 7