about jas

Official Bio

Jas Hammonds (they/them) was raised in many cities and between the pages of many books. They have received support for their writing from the Highlights Foundation, Baldwin for the Arts, and Art Omi. They are also a Lambda Literary Fellow and a MacDowell James Baldwin Fellow. Their bestselling debut novel, We Deserve Monuments, won the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Their second novel, Thirsty, was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. They live in New Jersey.

Unofficially…

Hi! I’m Jas (pronounced like Jazz).

I like writing about messy families and queer characters and finding magic in the mundane. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, working on jigsaw puzzles, going on long meandering walks, and making my surroundings as cozy as possible. I’m a flight attendant by day (and early morning…and late night…) and I love exploring bookstores and coffee shops in every city I visit. I’m a sucker for autumn and rainy days and fuzzy socks.