Adam Gidwitz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Adam Gidwitz
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1982(1982-02-14)
Age	42
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Adam Gidwitz Biography

Adam Gidwitz is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on February 14, 1982 in San Francisco, California, United States. Famous for his American Library Association Notable Book A Tale Dark and Grimm and its sequels In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion, this popular children’s author began his rise to prominence in 2010.

In 2013, Henry Selick signed on to direct a cinematic version of Gidwitz’s book A Tale Dark and Grimm.

Adam Gidwitz (born February 14, 1982) is the author of the best selling children’s books A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010), In a Glass Grimmly (2012), and The Grimm Conclusion (2013), all published by Puffin Books. He received a 2017 Newbery Honor for The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog (2016).

A Tale Dark and Grimm was named a The New York Times Editor’s Choice, A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year (2010), a School Library Journal Best Children’s Book of the Year (2010), and a 2010 ALA Notable Book. A live action movie based on the book is planned, to be directed by Henry Selick.

He was born in San Francisco, but spent the majority of his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland. He married his college sweetheart Lauren Mancia in 2011.

Adam Gidwitz Net Worth

Adam Gidwitz is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Adam Gidwitz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from Columbia University, he taught at Saint Ann’s School in New York City.

His numerous literary honors include Publisher’s Weekly, New York Times Editor’s Choice, and School Library Journal awards.

He was born in San Francisco in 1982 but grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English literature and spent his junior year abroad in the university’s Oxford/Cambridge Scholars program. After college he became a teacher at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn. He credits a stint as a substitute librarian as the inspiration for writing The Grimm Trilogy. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, writing full-time.

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Facts & Trivia

Adam Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Adam Gidwitz celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Adam Gidwitz

1. Adam Gidwitz is an American children’s author.
2. He was born in San Francisco, California in 1982.
3. His debut novel, “A Tale Dark and Grimm,” was published in 2010.
4. Gidwitz has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Newbery Honor.
5. He often incorporates elements of folklore and fairy tales into his stories.
6. Gidwitz has written several popular books for children, including “The Inquisitor’s Tale” and “The Unicorn Rescue Society.”
7. He is a former teacher and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
8. Gidwitz frequently speaks at schools and conferences about the importance of reading and storytelling.
9. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide.
10. Gidwitz is known for his humorous and engaging writing style that appeals to both children and adults alike.

Where does Adam Gidwitz live?

He now lives in Brooklyn, New York , with his wife, writing full-time.

How old is Adam Gidwitz?

40 years (February 14, 1982)

What was Adam Gidwitz first Book?

A Tale Dark and Grimm is the debut novel in the Grimm trilogy by Adam Gidwitz. This original first story in the Grimm series is a take on the classic fairy tales told by the Brothers Grimm.

How many pages is A Tale Dark and Grimm?

ISBN-13:9780142419670
Pages:| 288
Sales rank:| 33,835
Product dimensions:| 4.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.76(d)
Lexile:| 690L (what’s this?)

What happens in A Tale Dark and Grimm?

The series is the reimagined tale of Hansel and Gretel. This time they aren’t peasant children but a prince and princess who venture off to find new and better parents after their father threatens to cut off their heads. During their journey, they leave their story and wander through other Grimm tales.