Book Lights Podcast
Bestselling author Lisa Kessler interviews authors from every genre, shining a light on the stories, voices, and inspirations behind their books. Each week you’ll discover new reads, fresh perspectives, and the magic that keeps us turning pages.
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Book Lights Podcast
Your Are the Detective with NYT Bestselling Author Maureen Johnson & Author Jay Cooper on Book Lights
Maureen Johnson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), and The Bane Chronicles (with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan). Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Guardian, and she has also served as a scriptwriter for EA Games. She has an MFA in Writing from Columbia University and lives in New York City. - You can learn more at her website: https://maureenjohnsonbooks.com/
JAY COOPER is the illustrator and writer of 30 books for kids young and old, including the New York Times best-selling graphic novel The Last Comics On Earth and national best-seller Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered In A Quaint English Village. Jay takes silly books very seriously—he believes that reading for pure enjoyment leads to a lifetime of literacy. Jay is also a Clio award-winning creative director of theatrical advertising, and has crafted art and advertising for more than 150 Broadway shows. Born and raised in Delaware, Jay now resides with his wife and children in Maplewood, New Jersey. You can learn more at his website: https://www.jaycooperbooks.com/
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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