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Young Adults Authors Series Series Editor, Patricia J. Campbell, winner of the ALA s Grolier Award for distinguished achievement with young people and books. She is a columnist for "Wilson Library Bulletin" and "Horn Book." This popular series responds to the growing stature of adolescent literature and fills a critical gap in evaluating the new genre. This unique series provides: -young readers w... More

Young Adults Authors Series Series Editor, Patricia J. Campbell, winner of the ALA s Grolier Award for distinguished achievement with young people and books. She is a columnist for "Wilson Library Bulletin" and "Horn Book." This popular series responds to the growing stature of adolescent literature and fills a critical gap in evaluating the new genre. This unique series provides: -young readers with the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people -teachers and librarians with insights and background material for promoting and teaching mid-grade and young adult novels. A shining light in young adult literature, the prolific and award-winning writer, Chris Crutcher has produced a body of work best known for it s authenticity, integrity and humor. Along with a passion for sports and a very real dedication to his audience, he brings to his writing the compassion and understanding he has garnered from working as a full-time counselor at a mental health center. Typically, his books depict teenagers who are forced to confront difficult moral questions about responsibility, courage, love, friendship, and commitment. A perennial favorite among his peers, all seven of his young adult works of fiction, including "Chinese Handcuffs," "Running Loose," and "Athletic Shorts," have been selected for YALSA s annual Best Books for Young Adults list. Written by his long-time friend and fellow author, Terry Davis, "Presenting Chris Crutcher" offers a candid and personal look inside the life and work of a man dedicated artistically and professionally to helping young adults cope with that most challenging and exciting of times; adolescence.

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