Gary Paulsen was a prolific American author specializing in children's and young adult fiction. He is most recognized for his wilderness-based coming-of-age stories. Over his career, Paulsen authored more than 200 books, along with numerous magazine articles, short stories, and plays, with a primary focus on teenage audiences. His significant contributions to teen literature were acknowledged with the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997.
On May 17, 1939, Gary James Paulsen, an American writer known for children's and young adult fiction, was born. He is best known for his coming-of-age stories.
In 1959, Gary Paulsen served in the U.S. Army.
In 1962, Gary Paulsen ended his service in the U.S. Army, having attained the rank of sergeant and worked with missiles.
In 1971, Gary Paulsen married Ruth Wright, an illustrator of children's books, becoming his third wife.
In 1983, Gary Paulsen participated in the 1,150-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and finished 41st out of 54 finishers.
In 1983, one of the six cited books "Dancing Carl" by Gary Paulsen for the ALA Margaret Edwards Award in 1997 was published.
In 1985, Gary Paulsen is listed in the "Withdrawn/Scratched" section of the Iditarod.
In 1985, Gary Paulsen's novel "Dogsong" was released. It is among his well-known works.
In 1987, Gary Paulsen's novel "Hatchet" was released. It is considered his best-known work.
In 1989, Gary Paulsen's novel "The Winter Room" was released. It is among his well-known works.
In 1990, Gary Paulsen, suffering from heart disease, made the difficult decision to give up dog sledding.
In 1990, one of the six cited books "Canyons" by Gary Paulsen for the ALA Margaret Edwards Award in 1997 was published.
In 1997, Gary Paulsen received the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association for his lifetime contribution to young adult literature.
In 2003, after spending over a decade sailing the Pacific, Gary Paulsen returned to dog sledding.
In 2006, Gary Paulsen is listed in the "Withdrawn/Scratched" section of the Iditarod.
On October 13, 2007, Gary Paulsen gave a keynote speech at the Sinclair Lewis writing conference in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, expressing his intent to compete in the Iditarod.
On October 13, 2021, Gary Paulsen, the acclaimed American author of children's and young adult fiction, passed away. He was known for over 200 books, magazine articles, short stories, and plays.
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