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10 Facts about Jerry Spinelli

1. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
   
2. He has written 23 books, but only 19 have been published.
   
3. He got the name "Maniac" from a newspaper column.
   
4. He has one younger brother named Bill.
   
5. When he was sixteen he decided to be a writer.
   
6. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
   
7. When he was little he wanted to be a cowboy.
   
8. He currently lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
9. Is married to Eileen Spinelli, who is a writer too.
10. The book, Maniac Magee has won over fifteen state children's book awards in addition to the Newberry Medal.

Works Cited

"Jerry Spinelli."The Author's Corner N.p.,n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2010. http://www.carr.org/authco/spinelli-j.htm

"Jerry Spinelli Biography." Jerry Spinelli Infosite N.p.,n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2010. http://jerryspinelli.net/

"Jerry Spinelli." Scholastic N.p.,n.d. Web.3 Feb.2010. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=3649

"Jerry Spinelli." KidsReads.com N.p.,n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2010 http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-spinelli-jerry.asp