The Short Story

Joshua S. Levy is the author of several middle grade novels: SEVENTH GRADE VS. THE GALAXY and its sequels (EIGHTH GRADE VS. THE MACHINES and LAST SUMMER IN OUTER SPACE, all from Lerner), as well as THE JAKE SHOW, released in May 2023 (from HarperCollins); he is also co-editor of the middle grade short story anthology, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS (Abrams), which released in March 2024. Up next: FINN AND EZRA’S BAR MITZVAH TIME LOOP (HarperCollins), which will be out on May 14, 2024.

Josh lives with his wife and children in New Jersey. Visit him online at www.joshuasimonlevy.com or on Twitter (@JoshuaSLevy) and Instagram (@JoshuaSLevy).

The Longer Story

Joshua S. Levy is the author of several middle grade novels: SEVENTH GRADE VS. THE GALAXY and its sequels (EIGHTH GRADE VS. THE MACHINES and LAST SUMMER IN OUTER SPACE, all from Lerner/Carolrhoda), as well as THE JAKE SHOW, released in May 2023 (from HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books); he is also co-editor of (and contributor to) the middle grade short story anthology, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS (Abrams/Amulet), which released in March 2024. Up next: FINN AND EZRA’S BAR MITZVAH TIME LOOP (HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books), which will be out on May 14, 2024.

Josh was born and raised in Florida. He taught middle school for a little while and eventually went to law school. In addition to writing, he currently practices as a lawyer in New Jersey, where he lives with his wife and children.

Josh loves all things Star Wars (ALL. THINGS.), spaghetti and meatballs, and that sound a ring of keys makes when you toss it up into the air. He has never been trapped in a time loop.

Visit him at www.joshuasimonlevy.com or on Twitter (@JoshuaSLevy) and Instagram (@JoshuaSLevy).