These are the most recent 10 blog posts mentioning ellen wittlinger in jacketflaps childrens publishing blog reader. But the town has a few surprises for such a sleepy. She can be found online at her website in 1997 when i began writing the novel hard love, most if not all of the ya novels with glbt characters dealt with the process and difficulties of coming out. This interview was conducted via email in february 2000. A former childrens librarian, ellen wittlinger is the author of two previous novels for young adults. Ellen wittlinger went to college at millikin university in decatur, illinois. Ellen, we appreciate you taking the time to speak with us at book club babble. When kenyon baker moves with his parents to cape cod, hes resigned himself to a quiet summer concentrating on his photography. Book club babble had the recent opportunity to talk with ellen wittlinger, winner of the lambda award and the printz honor. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Razzle by wittlinger, ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ellen wittlinger audio books, best sellers, author bio. I liked these books so much, i decided to try writing for young adults myself. Marisols story, razzle, whats in a name, and hard love an american library association michael l. Ellen wittlinger contact information, biography, and books. At school, some faculty resist, but the gym teacher offers her own office. She has a bachelors degree from millikin university in decatur, illinois, and an mfa from the. She discussed her latest novel, local girl swept away, a story that explores the complicated dynamic of teenage friendships in a small coastal town in massachusetts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Not only does he have to explain his new identity to family members, but he also has to worry about more mundane things, such as which bathroom to use at school and where to shower after gym class. Looking back, id have to say my life was one long snooze until the day i met razzle penney at the truro dump. Printz honor book and a lambda literary award winner, and the middlegrade novel gracies girl. Click on a book cover to read more about that book.
Books 1 4 of 18 from ellen s published works, view all 18 books. Ellen wittlinger is the critically acclaimed author of the teen novels parrotfish, blind faith, sandpiper, heart on my sleeve, zigzag, and hard love an american library association michael l. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. They lived in a house that adjoined the store with only a screen door separating the dining room from the ice cream freezer and candy case.
Ellen wittlingers hard love was one of the books that inspired me to write young adult novels. In my dreams at night, i was a boy, but every morning i woke to the big mistake again. Todays piece comes from novelist ellen wittlinger, author, most recently, of this means war. I was an avid library user, but had very little direction from my parents, who both worked. She has a bachelors degree from millikin university in decatur, illinois. Raziel by ellen wittlinger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What ellen wittlinger does really well here is spell out the everyday complications that grady faces once he decides to live life as a boy.
Ellen has won state awards in michigan, pennsylvania and massachusetts. Heart on my sleeve by wittlinger, ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books about transgender youth are few and far between and parrotfish is a welcome addition to this small body of literature. Her books have been on numerous ala best books lists, bank street college of education lists and state award lists. Books about transgender youth are few and far between and parrotfish is a. Marisols story, razzle, whats in a name, and hard love an american library association. Buy raziel book online at low prices in india raziel. What sorts of books and authors did you enjoy as a girl. Her books have been on numerous ala best books lists, bank street college of education lists, and more about ellen wittlinger. Ellen wittlinger is the critically acclaimed author of the teen novels parrotfish, blind faith, sandpiper, heart on my sleeve, zigzag, and hard love an american. Ellen wittlinger born in belleville, illinois on october 21, 1948 is an author for young adults, including gracies girl and the printz honor book hard love. Ellen wittlinger books list of books by author ellen.
Ellen wittlinger is the author of fifteen ya and middlegrade novels. Inside the body of this strange, neverquiteright girl was hiding the soul of a typical, average, ordinary boy, says grady. Printz honor book, a lambda literary award winner, and a booklist editors choice. Ellen wittlinger was born in belleville, illinois, the only child of parents who owned. I was a little hesitant at first about reading this book, because i noticed on the cover of my copy it says the title of the book is raziel and then i looked it up and it.
Ken has to paint the cabins and supervise the plumber in return for living in his own cottage, where he can have a darkroom to print his photographs. Ellen wittlinger is the author of hard love, parrotfish, and many other novels for young adults. A transgender boy comes out to family, friends, schoolmates and teachers in this groundbreaking book. Hello select your address best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Parrotfish book by ellen wittlinger official publisher. Before his junior year of high school, kenyon baker and his parents move to cape cod to run a summer cottage colony. But the town has a few surprises for such a sleepy place. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ellen wittlinger books online. An interview with author ellen wittlinger published august 19, 20 yalsas young adult library services journal recently featured a list of titles featuring transgender teens, including the book parrotfish by ellen wittlinger.
Ellen wittlinger was born in belleville, illinois, the only child of parents who owned a small neighborhood grocery store. Ellen wittlinger is an author for young adults, including gracies girl and the printz honor book hard love. It made me mad that her mother didnt give epiphany my message. Tackling divorce and suicide with a warmth and sensitive humor that refuses to be weighed down, someone elses shoes chronicles a road trip that unites three young people in search of family and acceptance. John green, new york times bestselling author of the fault. Her novel hard love won both a printz honor award and a lambda literary award. Ellen wittlinger is the author of seventeen ya and middlegrade novels. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. Fans of sharon draper, jo knowles, and counting by sevens will be moved by this tale of what brings us together when things fall apart. Epiphany by ellen wittlinger laurel fanning dramatic irony i asked her to have epiphany call me when she got back, but i never got a call. Looking back, id have to say my life was one long snooze until the day i met razzle penney at the. Hard love book by ellen wittlinger official publisher. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas home customer service computers gift cards sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. Angela katzmcnair has never felt quite right as a girl, but its a shock to everyone when she cuts her hair short, buys some mens clothes, and announces shed.
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