Alan Gratz is the author of the historical young adult novel "Samurai Shortstop" (Dial 2006), which was named one of the American Library Associations 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults. His second book, a young adult murder mystery based on "Hamlet" entitled "Something Rotten" (Dial 2007), was an ALA 2008 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers. The sequel, "Something Wicked" (based on "Macbeth") is due out from Dial Books this October. He is also the author of the forthcoming novels "The Brooklyn Nine" (Dial 2009), "Something Foolish" (Dial 2009), and "Nemo" (Knopf 2010). A former bookseller, librarian, eighth grade English teacher, and TV and radio freelance writer, Alan is now a full-time novelist for young readers. He lives with his wife and daughter in Penland, North Carolina.
Book(s):
• The Brooklyn Nine (Dial Books, 2009)
• Something Foolish (Dial Books, 2009)
• Something Wicked (Dial Books, 2008)
• Something Rotten (Dial Books, 2007)
• Samurai Shortstop (Dial Books, 2006)
Appearance(s):
• Saturday, 12:30-1:00, The Escape
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