Jandy Nelsonbooks in chronological order

Jandy Nelson, born November 25, 1965, is an American author known for her intensely emotional and vividly rendered stories. Prior to her career as an author, Nelson spent 13 years as a literary agent at Manus & Associates Literary Agency. Nelson’s writing style is characterized by explosive prose, rich with passion and introspection, often exploring themes of family, identity, and trauma. She’s a notoriously superstitious author, a trait instilled in her from a young age through childhood rituals and charms, which frequently appear in her work. Her acclaimed novel, I’ll Give You the Sun, exemplifies this style.