Joan Bauer, born July 12, 1951 in Illinois, is an award-winning author of young adult literature currently living in Brooklyn.

During her career, Bauer has won several awards for her writing including the Newbery Honor, LA Times Book Prize, Christopher Award, and Golden Kite Award of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Her novels include (in chronological order) Squashed, Thwonk, Sticks, Rules Of The Road, Backwater, Hope Was Here, Stand Tall, and Best Foot Forward.

Her creative influence was her grandmother, Nana.

External link

• Joan Bauer's website

1951 births | American children's writers | Living people | Newbery Honor winners