Alan Gratz – American novelist, best known for his young adult books Refugee and Prisoner B-3087. His works address war, persecution, and survival through the eyes of young characters, making difficult history both accessible and compelling for teens.
✨ Born in Tennessee, studied creative writing. 📖 Refugee follows three child refugees across different eras and became a bestseller. 📚 Prisoner B-3087 is based on the real story of Holocaust survivor Jack Gruener. 🌍 His novels are translated worldwide and taught in schools. 🏫 Works closely with educators to engage young readers. 🖋️ Known for fast-paced, emotionally direct style. 🎭 Believes YA literature should face tough subjects honestly. 🎓 Before novels, he wrote scripts for animation and television. 💡 Draws on survivor testimonies to ground his stories in truth. 📖 Frequently appears on New York Times bestseller lists. 😉 Fans joke that “reading Gratz is like boarding a time machine–you don’t stop until it lands.”