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All writing and artwork on this site and in my books is 100% human-generated.
Welcome! On this site, you'll find scribbles and thoughts, links to select books, project radar, services, and recommendations. Thanks for visiting!
John Edwards is a writer, creative consultant, and teacher who began his career in Pittsburgh in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Later, the call of the west led him to LA, then ultimately his current environs: The Bay Area.
He’s written for Disney legacy properties including Frozen and The Incredibles as well as episodes of Tom & Jerry.
John has two daughters and a son.
SELECT BOOKS
Available from Amazon (duh) and wherever your favorite books are sold.
If you've enjoyed any of these books, please remember to leave a review at Amazon.com. Thanks!
Just how fast is Dash? How does Mrs. Incredible power her bike?
The Incredi-Files is a character and vehicle guidebook that features heroes, villains, and vehicles from Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles 2. Inside this 64-page Disney/Pixar dossier, readers from 8-12 will find all the answers to questions about their favorite superhero family.
When Lilo brings Stitch to school, show and tell will never be the same!
It's pet day at school and Lilo can't wait to introduce Stitch to her class! But when Stitch accidentally sets the class pet free, can he catch it before the school day is over?
This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney's Lilo & Stitch and perfect for kids ages 4 to 6 with the first day of school jitters!
Olaf is Arendelle's interim librarian. How cool is that?!?
When Olaf and Anna discover that Odvaar the librarian is going on vacation and the library will be closed, they can't think of anything sadder. But Anna has a brilliant idea for a substitute librarian . . . Olaf!
Will the librarian mind when he sees it? Or will a warm hug from everyone's favorite snowman fix everything?
Ever wondered what happens after happily ever after...?
Princess Aurora dreamed many times that a handsome prince would find her . . . and eventually one did! Now she and Prince Phillip are getting married! Find out what happens as Aurora plans her wedding to the Prince and decides what kind of princess she wants to be.
Signed books make great gifts. If you've purchased any of the above titles, drop me a line and I'll send a personalized bookplate to you or whomever you'd like. Seriously, I love signing stuff!
SERVICES
Speaker Services
"Thank you so much, John, for Zooming with my class and sharing your time, talent, and creativity with my students! Your patience and warmth truly shone through, and it was such a joy to watch you engage with my young writers. The way you treated each child as a real author made a lasting impact. You sparked their imaginations and gave them the confidence to share their stories. Your ability to workshop with them so thoughtfully—listening carefully, encouraging their ideas, and guiding them with such care—was truly inspiring. I am so grateful for your visit and look forward to your teaching in the future. You’ve helped plant seeds of creativity that will keep growing long after today."
MaryCatherine Irving
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
Contact me to schedule an in-class or remote event with your students.
Storytime with librarian Lauren Reynolds at Sunset Ridge Elementary in Pacifica, CA
Speaking with the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) in Lexington, KY
PROJECT RADAR
Efforts worth keeping on your radar.
Update 5/19
Sorry for the radio silence. Between jury duty last week and training for the Bay to Breakers yesterday, I've not had a lot of time. But justice has been served and the distance has been run, so I'm back the desk playing catch up! Remember, whenever you visit, be sure to drop me a line; I'd love to hear from you!
Our Phones Left Us Alone! is a children's book about smart
phones and my first foray into crowdfunding!
Coming Soon!
Friends
Podcast of NY Times best-selling author, yo-yo guru, and all-around good guy, Jonathan Auxier.
A sci-fi tale by Craig Blair (producer), Eddie King (actor/producer), and Ron King (writer/director/producer).
Reads you should check out.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Congrats on David's recent Non-Fiction Book Award!
David Ackert presents a practical, results-oriented guide to accelerating business growth and cuts through the noise to deliver a step-by-step process for identifying, prioritizing, and securing your ideal clients. It's about building genuine, mutually beneficial relationships.
Stephanie Palmer teaches how to present strong ideas and effectively sell yourself to secure desired outcomes, whether it's asking for a raise, launching a business, or funding a creative project. The book draws on Palmer's experience as a former MGM executive and offers insights into film pitching. It's a resource for anyone looking to improve their communication and presentation skills.
Jonathan Haidt argues that the rise of smartphones and social media, along with overprotective parenting and the decline of free play, has led to a "rewiring" of childhood and an epidemic of mental illness among young people. Haidt posits that these factors negatively impact social and neurological development, contributing to increased anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
Phil Nemy's helpful guide is the ideal resource for finding your first job in the film industry. Whether you desire a career as an actor, writer, director, producer, studio executive, or crew person, this book will help you overcome the most common mistakes and lead you to your first job on the road to a successful career in the motion picture industry.
SMART PHONES, WISE CHOICES
The technology is everywhere, but even though phones are built to help us communicate, they often prevent genuine connection. Our upcoming book, Our Phones Left Us Alone, addresses the overuse of smartphones in a lighthearted way and provides useful advice for responsibly introducing this technology into your kids' lives.
Inspired by the beloved children's book, The Day the Crayons Quit, I imagined what would happen in the overworked smartphones finally took a vacation. Then I came across Anxious Generation and realized just how significant this issue is. Since then, I've spoken to groups all over the world who are committed to delayed smartphone access to help kids lead healthier lives.
Our Phones Left Us Alone is currently in development with artist Ben Friesen
and the subject of a Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign. Please consider
subscribing to this site for updates, spreading the word, and supporting this project!
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A Global Cause
Our Phones Left Us Alone started as an amusing idea that hit shortly before my flight departed from Spain this summer. Perhaps that's fitting because since I first got the inspiration, I've discovered it's much more than a cute concept, but a global cause. Our relationship with technology is fundamentally similar to our relationship with food, and when it comes to our children, they suffer from poor diets.
As I develop this book, I've been blessed to meet with organizations all over the world, from the UK to Kenya, who are concerned about the impact of social media on kids. And if social media is the virus, smartphones are the vector.
Groups like Wait Mate in Australia, Digital Health Education Network in Kenya, and Smartphone Free Childhood in the UK are just a few of the organizations working to change legislation, awareness, and culture to prevent tech addiction that negatively impacts our social skills, attention span, and capacity for critical thought. Our Phones Left Us Alone is proud to be a part of this movement and help draw attention in some small way to improving our digital diets.
A Digital Wellbeing Awareness Event in Kenya
