John Coy
John worked in a variety of careers before deciding to be a writer and educator. Among other undertakings, he conducts writing workshops for children and adults of all ages, and collaborates with teachers to design writing activities for their students.
Apart from his middle-grade series, '4 for 4', John has written numerous picture books, as well as two novels for young adults, 'Crackback' and 'Box Out', both set in the high school sports arena.
Author's Comment: An Ice Chunk (a poem by John Coy, age 8)
An ice chunk, an ice hunk,
I threw it hard. It did not break.
I was amazed for goodness sake.
An ice chunk, an ice hunk,
I threw it hard and it did hit,
It did not break, not one wee bit.
An ice chunk, an ice hunk,
I threw it hard and then I gazed.
For goodness sake, I was amazed.
An ice chunk, an ice hunk.
Nationality: American