Jack Gantos
Born: 01-01-1951
Jack Gantos is an acclaimed American author known for his captivating children's and young adult literature. With a career spanning over four decades, he has penned award-winning books such as the "Joey Pigza" series and "Dead End in Norvelt," which won the Newbery Medal. Gantos's unique storytelling often draws from his own life experiences, blending humor and poignant insights that resonate with readers of all ages.
Book summaries for books written by Jack Gantos
Quotes
When you're dead, you're dead.
Believe me, there’s nothing more fun than being a kid, but it’s also not easy.
I had no idea that history was being made. I was just a kid.
You can’t do much about the past, but you can control your future.
It’s best to know what you’re good at and stick to it.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Sometimes you have to look at the problem from a different angle to figure it out.
You can’t change the past, but you can always learn from it.
You can’t just sweep truths under the rug and expect people to believe you.
Laughter is often the best medicine, especially when life gets tough.
A little hard work never hurt anyone.
It’s not always easy to do the right thing, but it’s usually worth it.