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A.J. Irving

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Boise, The United States

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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. is the author of Dance Like a Leaf, The Wishing Flower, and The Bi Book (Knopf BFYR, May 2025).

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 bulldogs. Learn more at www.ajirving.com
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Average rating: 4.24 · 782 ratings · 320 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Dance Like a Leaf by A.J. Irving (Goodreads Author), Claudia Navarro (Illustrations) 4.37 avg rating — 301 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	The Wishing Flower by A.J. Irving (Goodreads Author), Kip Alizadeh (Illustrations) 4.08 avg rating — 320 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
	The Bi Book by A.J. Irving (Goodreads Author), Cynthia Alonso (illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 160 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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message 2: by A.J.

Jun 28, 2013 01:12PM

Hello C.J.,
Likewise! Have a great weekend :)

Best,
AJ

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message 1: by C.J.

Jun 28, 2013 12:59PM

C.J. Heck

Hello A.J.,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend here! I look forward to reading your work. Thank you so much and best wishes to you.
My warmest regards,
CJ

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