Gary Paulsen was born on the 17th of May, 1939 in Minnesota, USA.
Paulsen is a Young Adult literature writer and is best known for coming of age stories based in and around the wilderness. He writes primarily for teens, and is the author of over 200 books, more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and has even written several plays.
The American Library Association awarded him the Margaret Edwards award in 1997 for his “significant and lasting” contribution in writing for teenagers. Three of Paulsen’s books (Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room) were also runners-up for the premier ALA annual book award for children’s literature, the Newbery Medal.
We have collated 10 pieces of bookish wisdom from the man himself, we hope you enjoy his wonderful quotes!
Tell us which quotes sparked something within you, and if you have read any of Paulsen’s work don’t forget to send us a review!
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