Adam Gidwitz facts for kids
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| Born | February 14, 1982 San Francisco, CA |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Bank Street College of Education |
| Period | 2011–present |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | The Inquisitor's Tale |
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Lauren Mancia
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Adam Gidwitz (born February 14, 1982) is an American author who writes awesome books for kids. He's super famous for his "Grimm" series, which includes A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010), In a Glass Grimmly (2012), and The Grimm Conclusion (2013). In 2017, he won a special award called the Newbery Honor for his book The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog (2016). You might also know his book A Tale Dark and Grimm because it became an animated show on Netflix in 2021!
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About Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz was born in San Francisco in 1982. He spent his childhood growing up in Baltimore, Maryland.
His Education and Path to Writing
Adam went to Columbia University for college. He studied English literature there. He even spent a year studying abroad in England as part of a special program.
After college, Adam became a teacher at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn. He says that working as a substitute librarian at the school gave him the idea to write his popular "Grimm Trilogy" books.
In 2011, Adam married Lauren Mancia. They met when they were both in college. Today, Adam and Lauren live in Brooklyn, New York. Adam now writes books full-time, bringing amazing stories to life for young readers.
Awards and Special Mentions
Adam Gidwitz's books have won many awards and received great reviews. Here are some of the highlights:
- A Tale Dark and Grimm was chosen as an Editor's Choice by New York Times. It was also named one of the best children's books of 2010 by Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal. The animated series based on this book was one of the top ten most-watched kids' shows on Netflix in October 2021!
- The Inquisitor's Tale became a New York Times Bestselling book. Both the book and its audiobook version were selected by the Junior Library Guild. Many important reviewers, like Kirkus Reviews and The Washington Post, called it one of the best children's books of 2016. Booklist even put it on their lists for "Top 10 Religion and Spirituality Books for Youth" and "Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth."
- The first two books in his "Unicorn Rescue Society" series were also recognized. Booklist included them on their "Audio Stars for Youth" and "Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Audiobooks for Youth" lists in 2018. The Creature of the Pines is also a Junior Library Guild book.
Major Awards for Adam Gidwitz's Books
Here are some of the most important awards his books have received:
- 2011: A Tale Dark and Grimm was an ALSC Notable Children's Book and an E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Honor book.
- 2012: A Tale Dark and Grimm was a Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection.
- 2013: In a Glass Grimmly was shortlisted for the Listen Up Awards.
- 2016: The Inquisitor's Tale was a Booklist Editors' Choice for Youth and a Finalist for the Jewish Book Council Award for Children's Literature.
- 2017: The Inquisitor's Tale received many honors, including:
- ALSC Notable Children's Book
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults selection
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Audio for Youth
- Charlotte Huck Award Recommended book
- Finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award for Middle Grade
- A prestigious Newbery Medal Honor
- Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers
- 2019: The Creature of the Pines was a Finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award for Middle Grade.
- 2021: The Madre de Aguas of Cuba was an ALSC Notable Children's Recordings selection.
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