Sharon Creech author page

Sharon Creech biography

Sharon Creech is an American author known for her novels for children and young adults. She began her writing career after working as a teacher of English and writing in both the United States and England. Creech’s books often explore themes of family, identity, and personal growth, drawing on her experiences in education and her interest in storytelling.

Her first novel for young readers, Absolutely Normal Chaos, was published in 1990. She gained wider recognition with Walk Two Moons, which was published in 1994. This novel received the Newbery Medal in 1995, an award given annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Creech has written numerous other books for young readers, including Pleasing the Ghost (1996), Chasing Redbird (1997), The Wanderer (2000), and Love That Dog (2001). Her works are published by HarperCollins. Several of her novels have been recognised by literary organisations and have appeared on recommended reading lists for children and young adults.

In 2002, Sharon Creech’s novel Ruby Holler was awarded the Carnegie Medal by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in the United Kingdom.