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Jay Coles
Jay Coles is the author of Tyler Johnson Was Here and a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University. When he’s not writing diverse books, he’s advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing for various music publishers. He resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
About the Author
Jay Coles is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University. When he’s not writing diverse books, he’s advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing for various music publishers. His debut novel Tyler Johnson Was Here is based on true events in his life and inspired by police brutality in America. He resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, and invites you to visit his website at jaycoleswrites.com.
Books
On the Blog
Read ‘Em and Weep: Books to Make You Cry
Our Favorite Male POV Books
Black Voices to Celebrate Black History Month
YA nonfiction/Fiction Buddy Pairs
YA Books and Authors to Celebrate Antiracism
The February 2020 NOVLbox: Be Antiracist
Choose a bunch of books, and we’ll guess your star sign
Pick an ice cream flavor, and we’ll give you a summer read
8 OwnVoices Authors and Books to Read Right Now
What to Read Next Based on the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners
