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Hi. My name is Jay, and I'm just a guy who needs things, so I scribble 'em. I've written Naughty, Super Fat Robot, Cards for the Kingdom, Thanksgivingland, Diary of America, The Path, Bungalow 29, The Angry Prince, TEACHABLER, and assorted education books. I've also taught forever at successful Title I schools in both Los Angeles and Houston. I enjoy Words With Friends, talking politics, and hanging out with my family and black lab. Follow me on Twitter @JayRossDoA or like JayRossDoA on Facebook. Thanks!. ...more

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Love the book! Why did you decide to write Diary of America?

Jay Ross Thanks, Katie! I don't know if you know this, but I am also a teacher (in the great state of Texas). As you can probably imagine, social studies isn't…moreThanks, Katie! I don't know if you know this, but I am also a teacher (in the great state of Texas). As you can probably imagine, social studies isn't usually one of kids' favorite things to read about. Then I read a depressing study by the National Assessment of Educational Progress that said kids know less about American history than they do about any other subject. So, I decided to do something about it...I grew up loving Gary Larson and his Far Side cartoons. And in my classroom, I notice that students who don't usually like reading still want to read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. I wondered what it would be like if American history was presented in that format. For kids and adults. Quick, simplified snippets of information in chronological order with goofy cartoons. Nine months later, the book was finished.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jay Ross Lately I've started harassing my wife, which is new for me because I would never let anyone--especially her--even peek at my stuff until it was done. …moreLately I've started harassing my wife, which is new for me because I would never let anyone--especially her--even peek at my stuff until it was done. Now I'll just put her on the stop. "Babe, I need something funny about George Washington getting ambushed at Monogahea. What d'ya got?" More often than not, she just looks at me funny. But it gets me talking and we have a conversation about the things I'm stuck on, which usually leads to something. Although maybe not right away...I also try to give myself at least two parts of a book to think about before I fall asleep.(less)

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	Diary of America 3.79 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2013 — 4 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
	Diary of America's Abraham Lincoln Book 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Bungalow 29 by Jay Ross (Goodreads Author), Andrew Klimko (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2005 — 4 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
	Thanksgivingland by Jay Ross (Goodreads Author), Kayce Hammack (Illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014 — 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 angry prince 4.57 avg rating — 7 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
	Diary of America's Ben Franklin Book 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	The Pooping Christmas Tree 3.83 avg rating — 6 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
	Naughty 4.40 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
	Teachabler it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Bungalow 29 Discussion and Activity Guide it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013	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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