During the session, the award-winning author will talk about some of her writing inspirations and the importance of laughter in young adult literature.īauer was inspired to write her first novel, Squashed, after a serious car accident left her with a lot of time and a lot of healing. Bauer is the featured presenter at the Young Adult Literature Luncheon at IRA’s Annual Convention on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Her novels’ true-to-life themes and uplifting resolutions have made Bauer a favorite with young readers and teachers alike. Her previous novel, Close to Famous, was the recipient of the ALA's Schneider Family Book Award, the Christopher Award, the Judy Lopez Memorial Award, and was a YALSA/ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick. Kirkus’s review of the novel suggested that Bauer had “created one of her strongest young women yet,” but the success of Almost Home won’t come as much of a surprise to Bauer fans. Author Joan Bauer’s latest young adult novel, Almost Home, was released in September 2012 to critical acclaim.
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