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Nora Raleigh Baskin
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| Born | Nora Raleigh May 18, 1961 New York City, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | State University of New York at Purchase |
| Genre | Young adult, middle grade and children's realistic fiction |
| Notable works | What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows, Anything but Typical |
Nora Raleigh Baskin, born on May 18, 1961, is an American author. She writes exciting books for kids and young adults. Her stories often explore real-life situations and feelings.
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About Nora Raleigh Baskin
Nora Baskin was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Her family is Jewish. When she was seven, her family moved to upstate New York. She later graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase when she was 23.
Nora often gets ideas for her books from her own life. She feels like she has been writing about similar characters for a long time.
How Nora Started Writing for Kids
At first, Nora tried writing books for adults. She worked for about five years to get her stories published. During a writing class, someone suggested she try writing for children instead. Nora decided to change her focus.
In 1999, her first book for young readers was published. It was called What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows. This story came from feelings she had inside her about a "sad motherless little girl." In her book Surfacing, Nora writes about how sad feelings can affect even young children. She shows how a family tragedy can turn into feelings of guilt or blame.
Awards and Recognition
Nora Baskin has won several awards for her amazing books. She received the Cuffie Award from Publishers Weekly for Most Promising New Author. Her book The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah was chosen by the Jewish Book Council Network in 2008.
In 2010, she won the American Library Association's (ALA) Schneider Family Award. This award was for her book Anything but Typical.
Nora's Life Today
Today, Nora Baskin teaches writing and literature at a school. She also leads writing workshops for middle school students. She lives in Weston, Connecticut, with her family.
Nora Raleigh Baskin's Books
Here are some of the books Nora Raleigh Baskin has written:
- Seven Clues to Home (with Gae Posner). Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. 2020. ISBN 9780593119617.
- Consider the Octopus. Henry Holt and Co. Books for Young Readers. 2022. ISBN 9781250793515.
