Jerry spinelli biography cliffsnotes study guides book. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Awardwinning childrens book author jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania. Book signing is popular because an authors signature increases the value of books for collectors. Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade. Author jerry spinelli book signing for his new childrens. He will be greeting guests and signing books in the zoos. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level.
Spinellis writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. But childrens publishers did and thats how, by accident, i became an author of books for kids. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. I mentioned that it must be hard to sit there and sign books all night. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. Crash is a really intriguing character, but hes also really real. It went through many titles, including moonshadow and under the bomb.
The book is about a young boy who struggles with peer pressure and wanting to fit in with the in crowd. Join facebook to connect with jerry spinelli and others you may know. Newberyaward winning author jerry spinelli s simple and charming rhymes are accompanied by internationallyrenowned illustrator jimmy liaos vibrant and fantastical illustrations. If youre a jerry spinelli fan, then you will love this book. Wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. Newbery awardwinning author jerry spinelli knew rhode island, the home of the countrys oldest and longest fourth of july parade, was the perfect place to celebrate the release of his new book my. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Author jerry spinelli book signing for his new childrens book my. Some of the most heartwarming reports i get are from teachers and librarians whom i meet personally at conferences and book signings.
This board is all about how to use spinelli s books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Because he is bigoted against white people, as some whites in the story are prejudiced against blacks. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday. Eventbrite barrington books presents author jerry spinelli book signing for his new childrens book my fourth of july wednesday, july 3, 2019 at barrington books, barrington, ri. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. Jerry and eileen spinelli at the 2003 national book festival event date october 04, 2003 notes jerry spinellis dream of becoming a major league baseball player changed when at sixteen, his poem about a football game was published in the local newspaper. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. Jerry spinelli s first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. Select this result to view jerry s spinelli s phone number, address, and more. A simple authors signature without a dedication is typically more valuable to collectors exceptions include inscriptions to persons. Jerry spinelli phone, address, background info whitepages.
It varies from book to book, but theres probably at least a little of me in each one. The novel takes the form of the worlds longest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through. Actually, there was no particular inspiration it was time to start a new book, and i thought id like to write a book about a kid who was a hero to other kids. Maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery award. Home jerry news events books teachers faqs email designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they. Jerry spinelli, signing book after book i mentioned that i. Peer pressure is a powerful thing and many fall victim to it during the tumultuous middle school years. In this lesson, you will get to learn about some of the many honors and awards that were. Spinelli has three dates planned where fans can meet him before 2pm performances for a book signing. Jerry is related to luna m spinelli and lina spinelli as well as 2 additional people.
When a teacher with tears in her eyes tells how a book saved a student. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Spinelli artfully portrays a character i initially felt i had nothing in common with, as a real person that i could relate to. The noted novelist and childrens author jerry spinelli, born on the 1st february, 1941 at norristown in pennsylvania, united states, is best known for his specialized novels intended towards readers in their early adolescence.
Author jerry spinelli is back, with a locally inspired book. Eventbrite barrington books presents author jerry spinelli book signing for his new childrens book my fourth of july wednesday, july 3. Jerry spinelli has 82 books on goodreads with 840973 ratings. Apr 12, 2016 wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. We are celebrating jerry spinellis brand new book, my 4th of july, with a float in sandwichs 4th of july parade featuring jerry spinelli himself. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. Jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. This book is an imaginative joyride about hopes and dreams, and a reminder of all the possibilities life has to offer. Author jerry spinelli, my 4th of july sandwich 4th of july parade. Then i shopped around in my notes and in my head for any ideas that seemed to fit into that original idea.
The author may add a short message to the reader, called a dedication, to each book, which may be personalized with the recipients name upon request. Select this result to view jerry s spinellis phone number, address, and more. Satterfield elementary school or monroe middle school. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. And every time he finishes a book, he jumps up from his desk, does an end zone dance, and spikes his pencil. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. Author jerry spinelli plays two major events in this novel off of each other. On tuesday, january 24th, jerry spinelli continues his book tour promoting, the wardens daughter, with an instore event at books of. He has written more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the 1991 newbery medal and wringer, a 1998 newbery honor book.
Wringer, a musical adaptation of jerry spinellis book. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Jan 26, 2017 princeton, nj in 1991, jerry spinelli won a newberry prize for his book maniac magee. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Sunday, april 21st, saturday, may 4th, and saturday, may 11th at 1pm. Since then, he has written over fifteen novels for adolescents, about adolescence. Stargirl is a young adult novel published in 2000 by jerry spinelli, a newbery medalwinning author. Kristin hahn has written the adaptation of jerry spinellis book, which first hit shelves back in 2000 and won plenty of praise.
His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Jerry spinelli is the author of over twentyfive immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs. Jul 3 award winning author jerry spinelli booksigning. I was so excited about the potential life lessons that my students might learn from this novel that i bought a class set. Sarah danforth, assistant manager of towne book center and cafe at providence town center in collegeville, chats with author jerry spinelli during a recent book signing for spinelli s latest. It follows a homeschooled teenage girl who has to enrol in an arizona high school, and has a big impact on the facilitys culture with her nonconformist ways.
His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. Zinkoffs no one calls him donald except his teachers mistakes and quirks are endearing, since were seeing them from the inside. Taut, fastpaced, economical, devoid of sham, spinellis book echoes dickinsons own deceptive simplicity. After stargirl wins the oratorical contest, leo says that the cheering is as wild as that of the crowd at a championship basketball game. Together they will be signing copies of their latest book today i will, an uplifting book full of daily quotes, advice.
Awardwinning author visits john witherspoon middle school. Jerry spinelli s dream of becoming a major league baseball player changed when at sixteen, his poem about a football game was published in the local newspaper. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Six years ago, i happened across the novel wringer, written by jerry spinelli. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day. Jan 01, 2000 the way the veiwpoint characters mind works, the way a popular teenage boys mind works, is something i never thought much about. Zinkoffs no one calls him donald except his teachers mistakes and quirks. Jerry spinellis first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982.
Jerry spinelli gives his readers a careful, at times humorous, portrait of a kid who is only special to his family, and scatters penetrating insights into growing up along the way. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my more about jerry spinelli. Hokey pokey is the name of a magical universe where kids are in charge with no. Princeton, nj in 1991, jerry spinelli won a newberry prize for his book maniac magee. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. Book in excellent conditionlight edgewear front cover, otherwise perfect. Jerry spinellis 2002 book was praised for its message of nonconformity and received several prestigious awards, including from the parents choice foundation and the american library association, and was named a publishers weekly book of the year. Some of the most heartwarming reports i get are from teachers and librarians who i meet personally at conferences and book signings.
With her pet rat, ukulele, and unusual name, stargirl is unlike anyone else in her new high school. January 4, 20 in jerry spinellis latest book, the hokey pokey is much more than a childrens song and dance. Read across america features author jerry spinelli elmwood park. Spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania, and currently resides in phoenixville, pennsylvania.
Jerry spinelli, signing book after book i mentioned that. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. He is known for such works as maniac magee 1990, wringer 1997 and stargirl 2000. In the years after college i wrote four novels, but nobody wanted them. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video.
Stargirl is the focus at both events but in very different ways. However, because it was about a thirteenyearold boy, adult book publishers didnt even want to see it. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Spinelli, a norristown native and acclaimed author of maniac magee and stargirl. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature. I have notes going all the way back to 1966 for the book that ultimately became stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli, maniac magee by jerry spinelli, love, stargirl by jerry spinelli, loser by jerry spinelli, a. Spinelli s writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. In maniac magee, why did most kids accept maniac but not the old man. And every time he finishes a book, he jumps up from.
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