Kerry Madden facts for kids

Kerry Madden is an American author who writes books for young people. She also teaches creative writing at universities. She was born on November 22, 1961.

About Kerry Madden

Kerry Madden was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on November 22, 1961.

Her Education Journey

She studied at the University of Tennessee, where she earned her first degree. She also spent a year studying in England at Manchester University. Later, she earned a special degree in Playwriting from the University of Tennessee.

Her Family Life

Kerry is married to Kiffen Madden-Lunsford. They have three children: Flannery, Lucy, and Norah. Her daughter Lucy even helped illustrate Kerry's first picture book, Nothing Fancy About Kathryn and Charlie. Today, Kerry lives in both Birmingham and Los Angeles.

Kerry Madden's Career

Kerry Madden has taught at several universities throughout her career.

Teaching Experience

Around 1986, she taught English at Ningbo University in China. From 1989 to 1995, she taught English to students who spoke other languages in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Later, she began teaching creative writing at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Currently, she leads the Creative Writing Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also teaches in the Master of Fine Arts Program at Antioch University in Los Angeles.

Writing Contributions

Besides writing books for children and teaching, Kerry Madden also writes articles for the Los Angeles Times OpEd Page. These articles share her opinions on different topics.

Awards and Recognitions

Kerry Madden's books have received several awards and honors.

Book Awards

Her book Offsides was chosen as a "Pick for the Teen Age" by the New York Public Library.