A.J.
Irving grew up in Boise, Idaho, writing stories and daydreaming about becoming
an author. Now, she writes picture books and poetry beneath an old elm tree in
Salt Lake City. A.J. reads kidlit every day and dances every chance she
gets. She is the author of Dance Like a Leaf (Barefoot Books, 2020) and The Wishing Flower (Knopf BFYR, May 30,
2023). As a
children’s author and former bookmobile librarian, A.J. is passionate about
inspiring kids to love books. When she’s not
reading, writing, or dancing, she enjoys exploring Utah with her husband, two
children, and their English bulldog. Learn more at www.ajirving.com
A.J.
received a B.A. in journalism and women’s and gender studies from the
University of Oregon. She is represented by Jordan
Hamessley of New Leaf Literary. Learn more at www.ajirving.com