Jack Gantos

About the Author

About Jack Gantos

Jack Gantos was born in the town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Boston. He is the acclaimed author of many books, including the Jack Henry and Joey Pigza series; the Rotten Ralph picture books and early readers; the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor memoir Hole in My Life; and the two Norvelt novels-Dead End in Norvelt, recipient of the Newbery Medal, and From Norvelt to Nowhere.