Andrew Smith
AmericanPost-ApocalypticYoung Adult (YA)Coming of Ageb. 1959
Andrew Anselmo Smith (born July 16, 1959) is an American author of young adult fiction known for inventive, often darkly humorous coming-of-age novels such as Grasshopper Jungle and Winger. His work blends candid adolescent voice with speculative and surreal elements and has received critical recognition including a Michael L. Printz Honor and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award.
Awards
['Michael L. Printz Honor (Grasshopper Jungle)', 'Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Fiction, Grasshopper Jungle)']
Notable Works
['Grasshopper Jungle', 'Winger', '100 Sideways Miles', 'Stand-Off']
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