Chris Crutcher is a young adult author who grew up in Cascade, Idaho. He is edgy, succint, and tells it like it is. He came and spoke to our students last Friday in an all school assembly.
Did I mention he is captivating?
He kept 600 12-15 year olds entertained for an hour. They laughed and listened and learned. He explained some of his life stories that shaped characters in his books. He also explained how he mixes people and events to create works of fiction.
I hadn't read much of his work before- now I am hooked. In the last few weeks, I have devoured, Running Loose, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Whale Talk and am currently working on Deadline. Some of his stuff is a little on the edge; he isn't afraid to use a swear word when nothing else will do. But it is real. And my students eat it up.
I recommend his books. He provides real life stories that people can relate to. I was crying as I finished Whale Talk . His stuff makes you think and thinking is never a bad thing. Check out the local Idaho author and get some good reading in while you're at it.
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