Favorite Author - Gary Schmidt

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  • Gary Schmidt is born

    Gary was born in Hicksville, New York which is a hamlet in the town of Oyster Bay, NY. His parents are image source
  • Begins teaching position at Calvin College

    Begins teaching position at Calvin College

    He began a teaching position in the English department at Calvin College. Exact date unknown.

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  • Newberry Award

    Newberry Award

    Gary Schmidt's book "Lizzie Bright and the Buckmister Boy" was named both a 2005 John Newbery Honor Book and a 2005 Michael L. Printz Honor Book. This book is set in Maine.

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  • Newberry Award

    Newberry Award

    Gary Schmidt's book "The Wednesday Wars" is awarded a Newberry Honor Medal. Image Source