Jordan sonnenblicks falling over sideways was inspired. Born, 196907 04 july 4, 1969 age 50 fort leonard wood, missouri. Born, 19690704 july 4, 1969 age 50 fort leonard wood, missouri. Books by jordan sonnenblick author of drums, girls. Dodger for president dodger and me book 2 jun 23, 2009. Jordan sonnenblick born july 4, 1969 is an american writer of young adult fiction.
Sonnenblick was so impressed with seeing his grandfathers name on the spine of. Discussing our taste in books, i told the teens my favorites are always ones that make me laugh and cry. Each attendee will receive a book from each author and a signing will follow the event. Falling over sideways written by jordan sonnenblick scholastic press 257 pages release date. Palacio, or fiona woods should give jordan sonnenblick a try. Last week, we held our first middleschool book club meeting of the year. I knew in advance that the book had to be funny, partly because my student was always giggling even in the midst of her reallife situation, and partly because i laughed my way through middle school. This was back in september, when i was pretty sure about life.
Bethlehem township author jordan sonnenblick is known for his insightful young adult novels written from the perspective of boys in middle and high school dealing with serious issues. Jordan sonnenblick at a book signing in eldersburg, maryland. Current issue special issues all issues manage subscription subscribe writers center. I guess a good starting point would be the longest journal ive ever written in english class. Falling over sideways 2016, jordan sonnenblick s latest, is. Download audiobooks written by jordan sonnenblick to your device. Jordan sonnenblick always knew he wanted to be a writer.
Curveball audiobook, written by jordan sonnenblick. He is a graduate of new york citys stuyvesant high school 1987, and of the university of pennsylvania. Jordan sonnenblick, born on july 4, 1969 in an army base of fort leonard, missouri. He lives in pennsylvania with his wife and two children. I write books about kids and teenagers, and if you like the books, i also do author visits to elementary and middle schools. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A former middleschool english teacher, sonnenblick often bases his works on events from his own life. I can always count on jordan sonnenblick for compelling and well written novels with authenticsounding teen characters, stories with values i espouse and have no hesitation recommending to the kids i teach, and memorable, moving themes.
When youre the star, girls, popularity, and allaround stud status are sure to follow. It was also chosen to be part of the go the distance literacy initiative, which is a collaboration between muhammad ali and scholastic. He then taught 7th grade english at phitsburg middle school before publishing his first book in 2002. Browse audiobooks written by jordan sonnenblick sorted. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Jordan sonnenblick books, author biography, and reading. February 19, 2015 jordan sonnenblick, author of notes from the midnight driver, talks about his criticallyacclaimed book which tells the story of an angry young man in an emotional crisis. Funny and touching, this tremendous debut novel is a story of life and death, continue reading author interview. After ever after ebook written by jordan sonnenblick. He graduated high school in 1987 at new york citys stuyvesant high school and later in the university of pennsylvania. Awards for jordan sonnenblick your guide to fiction books.
Jordan sonnenblick has 15 books on goodreads with 124937 ratings. He breathes baseball, dreams about it, and works his tail off to be great. This book very realistically explores the feelings and actions of a teen with a disabled parent, and coping with balancing out your own needs with those of your family. I was visiting a high school in allen, texas, and a girl named alexa stolarski gave me an extraordinary poem shed written to the main character of my novel, notes from the midnight driver. Most kids are nervous about starting high school, but petes amazing arm is going to make his life pretty easy. Jordan sonnenblick books list of books by author jordan. It was published in 2005 to great acclaim, and was named to several best of 2005 lists. Sonnenblick chose to continue the storyline after receiving an email from a social worker who told him that the story was far from finished. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read are you experienced. He lives in bethlehem, pennsylvania, with his wife and two children. Written by jordan sonnenblick, 2014 edition, reissue publisher. Jordan sonnenblick books, author biography, and reading level. Author interview jordan sonnenblick, author of notes.
As the world communicates more and more via texts, memes and sound bytes, short but profound quotes from books have become more relevant and important. Jordan sonnenblick books list of books by jordan sonnenblick. But then jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, and everything changesthe family routine, family finances, parentson relationships, even stevens popularity at school. Discount prices on books by jordan sonnenblick, including titles like the secret sheriff of sixth grade. Sonnenblick s engaging author visits start with one or two largegroup assemblies, where he discusses the students life dreams and goals, along with a plan for achieving them. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. He has taught middle school english for over a decade, and still loves talking with kids. Drums, girls and dangerous pie and after ever after by. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. Jordan sonnenblick always wanted to be a writer, so one day in 2003 he started the book that. Jordan sonnenblick isnt a goodreads author, but he does have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from his feed.
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Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read after ever after. Download audiobooks by jordan sonnenblick to your device. After ever after is a book written by jordan sonnenblick. A high school biology teacher and an author of high school biology texts, sonnenblick s grandfather would show him books he had written. Theres nothing all star pitcher peter friedman loves more than baseball. It was also chosen to be part of the go the distance literacy initiative. For many of us, they are the cause of frustration, but to 14year teaching veteran and acclaimed author jordan sonnenblick, they are also the inspiration for his new young adult novel, notes from the midnight driver.