Gary Paulsen

Novelist, Author

1939 –

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Who is Gary Paulsen?

Gary James Paulsen is an American writer of young adult literature, best known for coming of age stories about the wilderness. He is the author of more than 200 books, more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.

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Born
May 17, 1939
Minneapolis
Also known as
  • Gary James Paulsen
Parents
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • White American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Bemidji State University

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on July 23, 2013

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