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Jan Crossen

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Born

in Athens, Ohio, The United States

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Memoir, Young Adult, Children's

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May 2015

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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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Average rating: 4.74 · 91 ratings · 51 reviews · 26 distinct works • Similar authors

	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

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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 Waylaid on Whidbey Island: A Merry Irving Cozy Mystery by Laurie Herlich	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 love a story that includes a dog or three; and one about a responsible and much adored dog sitter, who is in fear for her life, is bound to be entertaining. Waylaid on Whidbey Island by Laurie Herlich takes place on an island in the Pacific Northwe ...more
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Higher Power Betty and the Homeless Man Who Changed My Life by Jody Zarn	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
Higher Power Betty is a lesson in human kindness; a deep caring for a stranger who is an unhoused man; a compassion that was ignited following years of personal bullying and abuse. In this memoir author, Jody Zarn, shows us how to be brave and to cla ...more
Apr 15, 2026 09:50PM · 1 like · like · see review
Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing The Women Who Stand Between by Jeannée Sacken (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
Riveting, inspirational, and humbling! Author Jeannée Sacken immerses the reader in an exhilarating excursion to Zimbabwe Africa. With its amazing vistas, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, sightings of herds of giraffes and elephants with their endea ...more
Apr 14, 2026 12:06PM · 1 like · like · see review
Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Double Exposure (The Annie Hawkins series Book 2) by Jeannée Sacken (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 America's Boy: A Memoir by Wade Rouse	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 just finished America’s Boy by Wade Rouse and am sitting in awe of his brilliant storytelling. Wade’s work is clever and entertaining, and I found myself smiling, laughing, and weeping as he shared his journey of growing up gay. His honest portraya ...more
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Jan Crossen is currently reading Double Exposure (The Annie Hawkins series Book 2) by Jeannée Sacken (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 Behind the Lens (The Annie Hawkins series Book 1) by Jeannée Sacken (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
GUTSY, courageous, committed, and insanely brave is how I would describe Annie Hawkins, the main character in this book and series by photojournalist and author, Jeannée Sacken. I’m certain that I will never actually travel to Afghanistan, but after ...more
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Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing America's Boy: A Memoir by Wade Rouse	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 just finished America’s Boy by Wade Rouse and am sitting in awe of his brilliant storytelling. Wade’s work is clever and entertaining, and I found myself smiling, laughing, and weeping as he shared his journey of growing up gay. His honest portraya ...more
Apr 04, 2026 10:29AM · 2 likes · like · see review
Jan Crossen rated a book it was amazing Ticket To Ride (Hart's Ridge Book 15) by Kay Bratt (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
This is the BEST BOOK YET in this dramatic series about family, heartbreak, strength, love, and second chances. I was deeply enthralled by this gripping plot, and I urge everyone to read this compelling and timely story!
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“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.”
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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