Children's & Young Adult Author; No. 1 New York Times Bestseller; Author of "Refugee" & "Ground Zero"
Alan Gratz Biography
Alan Gratz is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 novels, graphic novels, and novellas for young readers. Gratz is recognized for his research-driven stories in middle grade and young adult fiction. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Gratz held positions as a newsletter writer, high school teacher, university lecturer, bookseller, and radio commercial writer, while pursuing various writing projects. He published his first novel, "Samurai Shortstop," which was named an American Library Association Top Ten Book for Young Adults. Gratz is a member of the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame and has produced a body of work spanning historical fiction, action-adventure, and social justice themes for young readers.
Gratz's novel "Refugee" is considered a significant work in contemporary children's literature. The book has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for more than five years, won 14 state awards, and received honors such as the Sydney Taylor Book Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the Cybils Middle Grade Fiction Award, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor, and a Malka Penn Award for Human Rights Honor. "Refugee" was also selected as a Global Read Aloud Book. Subsequent novels, including "War Games," "Heroes," "Two Degrees," and "Ground Zero," have reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list and have been recognized by ABA Indie, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.
Other works by Gratz include "Prisoner B-3087," a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Readers pick and winner of eight state awards; "Projekt 1065," a Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book and winner of five state awards; "Code of Honor," a YALSA Quick Pick for Young Readers; and "Ban This Book," which was featured on The View. Gratz has also written graphic novels, including "Captain America: The Ghost Army," which was featured at the National Book Festival. His novel "War Games" explores the high-stakes drama of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Gratz has spoken at schools and book festivals in 39 states and several countries, including Brazil, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Switzerland. He has served as Writer in Residence at Tokyo's American School in Japan, the James Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio, and the Jakarta Intercultural School in Indonesia. Gratz is known for presentations on the craft of writing, the power of literature, and the importance of storytelling. His works address topics such as the Holocaust, the refugee crisis, and the events of 9/11, bringing history to life for young readers and educators.
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Alan Gratz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alan Gratz for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Alan Gratz generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kevin Shinick, Katherine Rundell, Naomi Novik, Lois Lowry and R.L. Stine. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alan Gratz for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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