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John David Anderson is the author of several award-winning and critically-acclaimed books for middle grade audiences, including Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Sidekicked, and Posted. A former writing instructor at the University of Illinois, he currently lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis, where he writes full time. Or at least three-quarters time. His breakfast of choice is cold leftover pizza and a Diet Coke.