Author Details
Author Details
Spinelli, Jerry
Jerry Spinelli is one of the most gifted storytellers in contemporary children's literature. His books include the Newbery Medal winner "Maniac Magee"; "Loser"; "Wringer", a Newbery Honor Book; "Stargirl"; and "Knots in My Yo-Yo String", his autobiography. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his real-life experience as a father of six children. Jerry lives with his wife, Eileen, also a writer, in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College.