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Jerry Spinelli is born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
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When he was 16, Jerry wrote a poem about a recent football victory, which his father liked so much that he got it published in a newspaper. That was where Maniac decided to become an Author.
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Jerry Spinelli marries Eileen Mesi, and they have collaborated on picture books ever since.
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In 1982, Jerry Spinelli published his first successful novel, Space Station Seventh Grade, which was actually intended to be for Adults.
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Jerry Spinelli publishes his most well known work, Maniac Magee, focusing on a kid that becomes a legend.
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Jerry Spinelli wins the Newberry award thanks to Maniac Magee.
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Jerry Spinelli publishes a Newberry Honor book, Wringer. This book focuses on a kid trying to stop the town's annual pigeon slaughter.
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Jerry Spinelli publishes another famous book, Stargirl, detailing the random life of a girl who starts a revolution.
