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Educator and editor Kelly Coon is the Nautilus Award winning, USA Today bestselling author of young adult novels like Prank Night, the Gravemaidens duology and the inspirational nonfiction, Take Up Space, Y’all. She loves writing characters who challenge social norms and battle inner demons to become their best (and worst) selves. When she's not writing, she’s hanging out with her kids, taking a Peloton class, or reading a good book in the sunshine. She lives near Tampa, Florida with her family and two dogs who refuse proper training.

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Average rating: 3.42 · 2,842 ratings · 789 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Gravemaidens (Gravemaidens, #1) 3.44 avg rating — 2,252 ratings — published 2019 — 7 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
	Warmaidens (Gravemaidens, #2) 3.54 avg rating — 496 ratings — published 2020 — 6 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
	Take Up Space, Y'all: Your Bold & Bright Guide to Self-Love by Tess Holliday, Kelly Coon (Goodreads Author) 2.35 avg rating — 94 ratings — 3 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
	180 Days of Creative Writing Prompts: High School Edition (The Write Bright Series) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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
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Take Up Space, Y'all is a USA Today Bestseller!

Ecstatic to report that Take Up Space, Y’all is a USA Today bestseller! Thank you to everyone who made a purchase and helped us spread the word about our little book! She’s doing great! =)

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“... and logic doesn't matter when you're in misery.”
― Kelly Coon, Gravemaidens

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“The Boatman's Refrain

The river is wide
The river is deep
I take their souls to earn my keep

The end of day
Is the start of night
I bathe in horror, bask in fright

Three queens of beauty
Maidens fair
I'll hide their souls within my lair

For the river is wide
The river is deep
I take their souls to earn my keep”
― Kelly Coon, Gravemaidens

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“Is that what love is to you? A burden? I think love is bliss and happiness and joy. It is like the syrup on top of a honeycake.”
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