Alan Gratz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alan Gratz
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| Born | January 27, 1972 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | University of Tennessee (BA) |
| Genre | Young Adult Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Spouse | Wendi Gratz |
| Children | Jo Gratz |
Alan Michael Gratz (born January 27, 1972) is a popular American author. He writes many exciting novels for young readers. Some of his well-known books include Prisoner B-3087, Refugee, and Ground Zero. His stories often focus on historical events and brave young characters.
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Alan Gratz: Author for Young Readers
Who is Alan Gratz?
Alan Gratz was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on January 27, 1972. He started writing stories at a very young age. His first book, Real Kids Don’t Eat Spinach, was written when he was just in fifth grade! He kept writing through middle school and high school.
Gratz studied at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He earned a degree in creative writing. He also got a master's degree in English education. While at college, he worked for the school's newspaper, the Daily Beacon. Today, Alan Gratz lives in Asheville, North Carolina. He lives there with his wife and daughter, Jo.
His Journey as a Writer
Before becoming a full-time author, Alan Gratz worked as an English teacher. This experience likely helped him understand young readers. He knows how to create stories that kids and teens will love. His books often combine adventure with important historical lessons.
Fun Facts About Alan Gratz
- Alan Gratz once dreamed of being a game show host!
- In his free time, he loves building things.
- He also enjoys playing board games with friends and family.
- Gratz collects action figures and other cool toys.
- He is a big fan of comic books. He wishes he could draw them himself.
- His favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Of all the books he has written, The League of Seven is his favorite.
Books by Alan Gratz
Alan Gratz has written many novels for young adults. His books often cover important historical events. They help readers understand different times and places.
Popular Novels
- Samurai Shortstop (2006)
- Something Rotten (2007)
- Fantasy Baseball (2011)
- Starfleet Academy: The Assassination Game (2012)
- Prisoner B-3087 (2013) – This book tells the story of a boy surviving the Holocaust.
- The League of Seven (2014) – This is the first book in a fantasy adventure series.
- The Dragon Lantern: A League of Seven Novel (2015)
- Code of Honor (2015)
- The Monster War: A League of Seven Novel (2016)
- Projekt 1065 (2016) – A thrilling story set during World War II.
- Ban This Book (2017) – A story about a girl fighting against book banning.
- Refugee (2017) – This book follows three young refugees from different time periods.
- Grenade (2018) – A story about two young soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa.
- Allies (2019) – This book is about D-Day during World War II.
- Resist (2020)
- Ground Zero (2021) – A story about the September 11th attacks.
- Two Degrees (2022) – This book focuses on climate change and natural disasters.
- Captain America: The Ghost Army (2023)
- Heroes (2024)
Other Writing Projects
Besides his novels, Alan Gratz has also written short stories. These include "Join, or Die: A League of Seven Short Story" (2014) and "Hero of the Five Points" (2014). These stories are prequels to his League of Seven series.
Awards and Recognition
Alan Gratz has received several awards for his writing. These awards show how much his books are loved and respected.
- In 2003, he won the Kimberly Colen Memorial Grant from SCBWI.
- In 2017, his book Refugee won the National Jewish Book Award for Young Adult Literature.
- Refugee also won the Global Read Aloud in 2018.
- In 2019–2020, Refugee won the Young Hoosier Book Award.
- In 2020, he received the Buxtehude Bull award.
