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J. Anderson Coats (she/her)
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YA/MG author. Newest: The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls (2025); The Loss of the Burying Ground (2024). She/Her. Located near the Salish Sea. Rep'd by ACM. https://www.jandersoncoats.com/
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If my books aren't quite right, comment and I'll put on my librarian hat and make a recommendation based on what your giftee might like. 📚❤️📚 11/11
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Wicked and the Just - Perfect for that reader who loves to watch a character learn and grow and change, who enjoys two competing points of view, who finds the past compelling and engaging. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a... 10/
The Wicked and the Just. Illustrated book cover. There are a number of small, old-fashioned houses clustered together at the bottom, to look like a town. The houses have tall windows and slate-style roofs. There are small birds on some of the rooftops. The sky above the town is pinkish, pale at the bottom and growing to a darker pink at the top right. Text reads The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats. The teaser text at the top reads "Caernarvon's the last place there'll be trouble..." The review pull quote above the houses reads, "Brilliant." ~ Kirkus Reviews
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming - Perfect for that reader who has ever been the new kid in town, who has ever felt like something they want is out of reach, who has ever struggled to find a place in an unusual family. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-many-ref... 9/
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming. Illustrated book cover. A girl in a blue dress is walking away from us up a wooden pier, toward a town. Straight ahead of her is a steep hill surrounded by trees. The sky is rainy, but clearing a little a the top. Text reads The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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R is for Rebel - Perfect for that reader who has a deep sense of justice and yearns to change the world, who loves a character ready to fight for what they believe in, who has ever dreamed about taking over their school. www.jandersoncoats.com/r-is-for-rebel 8/
R is for Rebel. Illustrated book cover. A girl with short hair in a white dress stands with her back to us on a rooftop. She is holding a flag with the letter R on it, and surrounding her are girls wearing similar dresses. Beyond, surrounding the building they are on, are gathered soldiers. Text reads R is for Rebel by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Green Children of Woolpit - Perfect for that reader who loves a fairy tale retelling, anything weird or unexplained, something that’s creepy and unsettling, or all of the above. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-green-ch... 7/
The Green Children of Woolpit. Illustrated book cover. Two children, a boy and a girl, sit at the bottom of a pit. Their skin is green, and they are surrounded by strange plants and bones. The girl is peeking behind her hands, while the boy looks at you. Above them, at the edge of the pit, a white girl looks down at the two children. Text reads The Green Children of Woolpit by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Spindle and Dagger - Perfect for that reader who loves an immersive historical set in the middle ages that centers self-discovery and strong female friendships. www.jandersoncoats.com/spindle-and-... 6/
Spindle and Dagger. Illustrated book cover: A girl in a medieval-style red dress holds a dagger point-down. Behind her, there is an open field where figures on horses ride toward each other. In the distance, there is a castle. The text reads Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The Night Ride - Perfect for that reader who has already read every horse story in the library twice, and either 1) wishes like anything for a horse of their own, or 2) can’t spend enough time in the saddle. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-night-ride 5/
The Night Ride. Illustrated book cover. A white girl is riding a chestnut horse in a field at night. There are trees behind them, and a crescent moon in the sky. The girl is wearing riding clothes and her hair is braided. Text is The Night Ride by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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A Season Most Unfair - Perfect for that fan of Catherine, Called Birdy who loves a cozy medieval adventure that centers finding your purpose, friendship, and just a little bit of sneaking around. www.jandersoncoats.com/a-season-mos... 4/
A Season Most Unfair. Illustrated book cover. A white girl stirs a kettle in a courtyard. A white boy stands behind her looking nervous. There is a thatch-roof cottage in the background. Some cats are trying to see what the girl is doing. The text reads A Season Most Unfair by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The Loss of the Burying Ground - Perfect for that reader looking for a YA pirates-and-castaways adventure with tons of twists and turns but no romance. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-loss-of-... 3/
The Loss of the Burying Ground. Illustrated book cover. Two girls stand back to back. One looks upward with a determined look on her face; the other looks down, seeming pensive or sorrowful. Below them, between them, is a three-masted sailing ship. The sky behind them is a pale orange-pink color, while the waves that splash on either side of them are turquoise. The text reads The loss of the Burying Ground by J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls – Perfect for that reader who has has a secret (or not-so-secret) fantasy of living in a library. www.jandersoncoats.com/the-unexpect... 2/
The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. Illustrated book cover. At the top of the image is a street scene from early twentieth century Denver, with people of all ages in suits and long dresses. Some are on foot; others are in horse-drawn buggies. There is a large archway with "Welcome" across the top, and beyond it is Seventeenth Street full of people. There are buildings with arched windows on either side of the street. At the bottom left is a white girl with a single braid. She is wearing an beige dress and carrying a messenger-style bag over her shoulder. She is looking up at the archway with an excited expression on her face. At the bottom right is an Eastern European folk art motif with flowers and viney stems. The color scheme is shades of turquoise blue and an orangey-red, with purple accents. In the middle of the image is the book's title in white text: The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. Also the author's name in red text: J. Anderson Coats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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There was a time you could get truly cool stuff in the mail.
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM