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John Coy is an American children's and young adult author. He was born on August 9, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a degree in English. Coy has written over twenty books for children and young adults, including the award-winning novels, Crackback, Rules of the Road, and Vacation. He has also written several picture books, including the popular series, The Adventures of a Southside Shorty. Coy has won numerous awards for his work, including the Minnesota Book Award, the International Reading Association Award, and the Christopher Award. He has also been a finalist for the National Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Coy currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two children. He continues to write and speak about the importance of reading and writing for young people.

Popular As John Richard Coy
Occupation children's and young adult author
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 9 August, 1958
Birthday 9 August
Birthplace Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nationality United States

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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, John Richard Coy was the oldest of four children. His parents were both educators: Coy's father taught college history and his mother taught high school English. Graduating from Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, he later received his master of arts degree in children and creativity from St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Coy worked at a variety of jobs—dishwasher, tour guide, mattress maker—before deciding on a career as a writer.

1958

John Richard Coy (born August 9, 1958) is an American children's and young adult author. He writes picture books, young adult novels and the 4 for 4 middle-grade series. He is best known for his books on basketball, Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, and Hoop Genius as well as Night Driving, Their Great Gift, and his coming-of-age novel, Crackback. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota and visits schools around the world.