Jody Feldman is an award-winning children's author known for her engaging middle-grade novels that blend adventure, puzzles, and high-stakes challenges. Her debut novel, "The Gollywhopper Games," earned critical acclaim, winning the 2011 Georgia Children's Book Award and the 2011 Grand Canyon Readers Award, among other honors. Its sequel and companion novel, "The Seventh Level," debuted on the Summer 2010 Indie Next List and received the 2011 Missouri Writers Guild Show Me Best Book Award. Feldman's works continue to captivate young readers with follow-ups to her popular "The Gollywhopper Games" series.
Before becoming an author, Feldman pursued a degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and worked briefly in advertising. Her childhood passions for treasure hunting, codebreaking, and inventive storytelling eventually converged in her writing career. Feldman's novels often feature clever protagonists navigating intricate puzzles and competitions, reflecting her own love for problem-solving and imaginative exploration.
A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Feldman enjoys traveling, cooking, watching football, and solving puzzles. She embraces the opportunity to live out diverse dreams and careers through her characters, fulfilling her childhood aspirations in the pages of her books. Her works remain popular among young readers seeking fast-paced adventures with intellectual challenges.