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Jan Crossen

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in Athens, Ohio, The United States

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Memoir, Young Adult, Children's

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Jan Crossen is a gold level Mom's Choice Award winning author who became an avid reader when her teacher, Mrs. Sarah Blower, read Charlotte's Web, to her fourth grade class in Athens, Ohio. From then on, she was hooked on books!

Jan began writing stories after she won the Tall Tale Tellers Contest in Mrs. Blower's class. Oh, how Jan wishes she could tell her teacher what a powerful, positive influence she was on her young student!

Today, Jan writes stories about people and animals who have touched her own heart and life. Her books, FOREVER, and They Call Me CAT, were inspired by her adopted son, Joshua.

The rest of the books on her author shelf were
inspired by animals she has lived with and loved. Jan is happily married and lives on a small ...more

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	COLORS OF THE SKY: A MEMOIR 4.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	They Call Me CAT: The story of our transracial, LGBTQ adoption journey, as we navigated the world of undiagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adventures of Wilbur, A Part-time Farm Cat (Farm Adventures Book 1) by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D. Karunarathna (Illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	FOREVER: The holiday story of a young boy who jumped from foster care into the loving arms of his adoptive mom. by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), Karen Hattman (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Glori, Miracle Dog: A Blind Dog Story About the Power of Love by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D. Karunarathna (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hootie Saves the Day: A Kids' Book About Birds of Prey (Farm Adventures 8) by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D Karunarathna (Illustrator) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Musical Cow (Farm Adventures Book 2) by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D. Karunarathna (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deer Haven Farm: Wild Animals Were Here First (Farm Adventures Book 7) by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D Karunarathna (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hootie The Hero: Farm Stories For Wigglers by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D Karunarathna (Illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Superpowered Ducks: Primary Students Read and Learn About Country Living (Farm Adventures Book 6) by Jan Crossen (Goodreads Author), D Karunarathna it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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American Dirt

by Jeanine Cummins (Goodreads Author)

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Mother Mary Comes to Me

by Arundhati Roy (Goodreads Author)

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The Arc (DCI Ellie McVey mysteries Book 1)

by J.A. Rainbow

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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Hungry Love by Tomiko Diaz (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you’re a foodie, who also enjoys a good heart wrenching, heartwarming love story, then dive into this delicious book. If you’ve heard of, or perhaps visited, the magical San Juan Islands of Washington state, and ever wondered what it would be like ...more
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing The Other Kind of Lion: A Novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I read an ARC of The Other Kind of Lion, and it is an immersion into an admirable, decades-long relationship with members of an unlikely family; one created by happenstance and choice. They give one another the paramount gifts of hope and love as the ...more
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Jan Crossen entered a giveaway A Thousand Painted Hours: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal (Goodreads Author) 100 copies available, ends on August 10, 2026 Enter to win »
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Away to Me by Patricia B. McConnell	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you enjoy a well written story involving powerful relationships with dogs, then read Away to Me, by animal behaviorist, Patricia B. McConnell, Ph. I’ve always been fascinated by working dogs, especially herding ones, and this intricate and twistin ...more
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Jan Crossen is now following Patricia B. McConnell Author of The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We D...
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Jan Crossen and 35 other people liked Cassie’s Reviews's review of The Museum of Lost Dreams: "This story was such an emotional and heartfelt journey about grief, family, forgiveness, and finding your way back home. Bess’s return to the Finger Lakes after years away sets the stage for a deeply layered family drama filled with long-buried secre" Read more of this review »
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Justice Is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG by Leslie Karst (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Absolutely delightful! If you’re a fan of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and would be tickled to have a peek at her personal life, then I’m certain you’ll find this book a fun and fascinating read! If you’re a foodie, OMG, you’ll be absolutely delighted! I certa ...more
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing I Know You Killed Your Husband by Steena Holmes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
WOW! I’m pretty sure that from now on I’m going to be sitting in the corner with my back to the wall, nervously watching the door, looking over my shoulder, paying attention to my gut and any chills running down my spine. Author Steena Holmes certain ...more
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Average April: An Uplifting Women’s Fiction Short Read by Jennifer Moorman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Painting Over Cracks by Lee Bukowski (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Reader - find yourself a comfortable space where you can be undisturbed then immerse yourself and follow this gluten-free recipe. I guarantee the finished product is delicious! Start with two people madly in love, then slice their lives apart with a d ...more
May 23, 2026 03:31PM · 1 like · like · see review

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Jan’s Quotes

“There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.”
― Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward

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“If it takes you apart, that's not love. Love puts you back together.”
― Catherine Ryan Hyde (Love In The Present Tense)

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“If you want to see a man come to his senses, try something like, Do you happen to carry a rubber in your wallet? Did I mention I'm not on the pill?”
― Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward

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“Because it proves that you don't need much to change the entire world for the better. You can start with the most ordinary ingredients. You can start with the world you've got.”
― Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward

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“I decided that not talking is like a litmus test for a real friend. You can just sit there and be. Not always be filling up the air with words”
― Catherine Ryan Hyde, Jumpstart the World