Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
This author's definitely a school-lover. Jandy Nelson has three degrees, and is considering going for a fourth. (Source)
Nelson is a literary agent, a profession which she credits with drumming into her the importance of writing what's in your heart, instead of writing for whatever book trends are popular. (Source)
Nelson was originally named Janice, but her mother changed her name after she was born because it seemed too serious for her. (Source)