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Gracie Culver-Wendelin Van Draanen
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Information
General information
Born on January 6, 1965
American Author
Born in Chicago, IL
Early life
Early life
When she was little she moved to California. She loved being outside with lots of adventure. She also loved to read. She says "Some of my favorite memories from when I was a child was reading with my father."
Family life
Family life
Draanen if the daughter of two Dutch chemists. They immigrated to America, settling in Chicago. Eventually they had two daughters and two sons. After living there for a few years they moved to San Luis, California where they live today.
Family today
Today she lives in San Luis, California. Eventually she married Mark Parsons and together they have 2 sons named Colton and Conner.
before fame
before fame
Before she became an author she didn't know what to be. Her job was actually a teacher. She taught high-school math and computer science. She started writing to relieve stress. She published her first book which made her realize she could write for a living. So now she is a full time writer
Her Husband
HEr husband
His name is Mark Parsons. Together they have two sons. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California with Van Draanen.
awards
Awards
Flipped Won:
- 2003 South Carolina Children's, Junior and Young Adult Book Award -- Junior Book
- 2004 California Young Reader Medal -- Middle School
The Running Dream won:
2013 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award -- Children's
2013 South Carolina Children's, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2013 Golden Sower Award -- Young Adult
Award Nominations
Flipped had 5 nominations
Her book runaway got second place for the 2008 Truman Readers Award -- Grades 6-8
The Running Dream was nominated for 4 awards and was named Honor book during the 2014 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award -- Grades 6-8
Where is she today?
Where is she today?
She lives in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband Mark Parsons and two sons, Colton and Connor. She is still writing books for a living.
Books
Books
- Runaway
- Flipped
- Running Dream
- Confessions of a serial kisser
- Shredder man series
- Sammy Keyes series
Movies
Only 2 books were made into movies. Flipped and Shredderman rules.
Extra facts
Extra Facts
- She was inspired by Nancy Drew and Ray Bradbury
- She loved being a kid and Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury reminded her of her childhood.
- Also in her free time she plays in a rock band.
Sources
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