| 9,210 (11,132) | 544 | 2,237 | (3.77) | 4 | 0 | Jack Gantos was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1951. He received a BFA and a MA from Emerson College. While in college, he and an illustrator friend, Nicole Rubel, began working on picture books. After a series of rejections, they published their first book, Rotten Ralph, in 1976. His other books include Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book, and Dead End in Norvelt, which won the 2012 Newbery Medal. His memoir, Hole in My Life, won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert Honors. Jack's follow-up to Hole in My Life is The Trouble in Me He also teaches courses in children's book writing and children's literature. He dev.eloped the master's degree program in children's book writing at Emerson College and the Vermont College M.F.A. program for children's book writers. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key … (more) |
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Jack Gantos has 7 past events. (show)  JACK GANTOS - From Norvelt to Nowhere Sunday, Nov 17 at 1:30PM BookPeople Presents Newbery Award-Winning Author Jack Gantos speaking & signing From Norvelt to Nowhere Newbery Medal Winner, Newbery Honor Recipient, Printz Award Winner, National Book Award finalist, Bestselling Author - we could go on and on and on about Jack Gantos! We loved Dead in Norvelt and are honored to welcome him here to share his latest novel, From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of a remarkable friendship. This rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medal–winning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens deep in the shadow of the Cuban missile crisis. But instead of Russian warheads, other kinds of trouble are raining down on young Jack Gantos and his utopian town of Norvelt in western Pennsylvania. After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the town’s founder, twelve-year-old Jack will soon find himself launched on a mission that takes him hundreds of miles away, escorting his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on her relentless pursuit of the oddest of outlaws. But as their trip turns south in more ways than one, it’s increasingly clear that the farther from home they travel, the more off-the-wall Jack and Miss Volker’s adventure becomes, in From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of a remarkable friendship. Jack Gantos was raised in the town of Norvelt and now lives in Boston. In addition to his two Norvelt novels, his works include Hole in My Life, a memoir that won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert honors; Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book. Dead End in Norvelt is the winner of the 2012 Newbery Medal for the year’s best contribution to children’s literature and the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! In order to have anything signed at a BookPeople event, a copy of the event book must be purchased from BookPeople. If you purchase your book from BookPeople in advance of the event, please save your receipt and present it at the event. Thank you for supporting Jack Gantos and your local independent bookstore! Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Jack Gantos Jack Gantos is a children’s and young adult author whose best known characters include Rotten Ralph and Joey Pigza. Two books from the Joey Pigza series, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and Joey Pigza Loses Control, have been a National Book Award finalist and a Newbery Honor book respectively. His memoir, Hole in my Life, was awarded a Printz Honor and a Sibert Honor in 2003. Gantos has taught courses in children’s book writing and children’s literature, and he helped to create the masters programs in children’s book writing at both Emerson College and Vermont College. His newest book, From Norvelt to Nowhere, is a sequel to the Newbery Medal-winning Dead End in Norvelt. (rhbouchard)… (more)
 Not For Kids Only Book Group NOT FOR KIDS ONLY BOOK GROUP Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. SUNDAY, MAY 20 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson's Two-Doors East Location: Street: Anderson's Two-Doors East Additional: 111 W Jefferson Ave City: Naperville, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60540 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
Children's author Jack Gantos visits the library Jack Gantos discusses the creative process behind his award-winning books. Jack Gantos is the author of many books, including the Rotten Ralph picture books and several collections of stories for middle graders featuring his alter ego, Jack Henry. His book, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, is a National Book Award Finalist, an ALA Notable Book of the Year, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Wednesday, May 21 at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton. Programs at 10 A.M. and 7 P.M..
Autograph session to follow each program. (missylc)… (more)
Children's author Jack Gantos visits the library Jack Gantos discusses the creative process behind his award-winning books. Wednesday, May 21 at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton. Programs at 10 A.M. and 7 P.M. Jack Gantos is the author of many books, including the Rotten Ralph picture books and several collections of stories for middle graders featuring his alter ego, Jack Henry. His book, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, is a National Book Award Finalist, an ALA Notable Book of the Year, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Autograph session to follow each program. (missylc)… (more)
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