John David Anderson

John David Anderson is an American writer of middle grade fiction. His works include Posted, Ms. Bixby's Last Day, Stowaway, One Last Shot, Riley's Ghost, Insert Coin to Continue, The Dungeoneers, Sidekicked, Minion, Granted, and Standard Hero Behavior., homebound

Life and career Anderson was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he currently resides. He is married to Alithea Anderson and is the father of twins.

Anderson attended Indiana University, where he received an undergraduate degree in English literature, and the University of Illinois, where he received a master's degree in the same. He is a full-time writer and frequent presenter at schools across the country. His books have been featured on many state and library reading lists.

Works Standard Hero Behavior (2007). Clarion Books. Sidekicked (2013). Walden, HarperCollins. Minion (2014). Walden, HarperCollins. The Dungeoneers (2015). Walden, HarperCollins. Ms. Bixby's Last Day (2016). Walden, HarperCollins. Insert Coin to Continue (2016). Aladdin Books. Posted (2017). Walden, HarperCollins. Granted (2018). Walden, HarperCollins. Finding Orion (2019). Walden, HarperCollins. One Last Shot (2020). Walden, HarperCollins. Stowaway (2021). Walden, HarperCollins. Riley's Ghost (2022). Walden, HarperCollins.