Joan Bauer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joan Bauer
Occupation	Young Adult Author
Date Of Birth	Jul 12, 1951(1951-07-12)
Age	73
Birthplace	River Forest
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Cancer

Joan Bauer Biography

Joan Bauer is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on July 12, 1951 in River Forest, Illinois, United States. American author who wrote works for young adults. Her books of novels comprise Backwater (1999) as well as Hope Was Here (2000). Her novels typically focus on teens who are facing the challenges of family, substance abuse as well as self-esteem problems.

She and her author Mildred Taylor were both awarded the Newbery Medal.

She has received multiple awards and recognition for her work including: Delacorte Prize for First Young Adult Novel, 1992, for Squashed; Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults selection, American Library Association, 1999, for Rules of the Road; Newbery Honor Medal; Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Christopher Award; Golden Kite Award, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; Michigan Thumbs-Up! Award for Children’s Literature; New England Booksellers Award; Literary Light Award, Boston Public Library.

Thwonk was published in 1996 by Bantam books. The novel features A.J. McCreary and her love interest Peter Terris. She encounters a real-life cupid who can only help her in one aspect of her life: either romantically, academically, or artistically. She knows she should use the wish to get into a prestigious art school but she has been obsessed with Peter for months which complicates her situation.

Born in Illinois but later moved to New York City. Her spouse, Doug Langham, became parents to one daughter.

Joan Bauer Net Worth

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

In her early years of adulthood she worked for her employer, the Chicago Tribune and McGraw-Hill. She released her first novel, Squashed, in 1992.

She has received a variety of notable literary awards, such as her the Newbery Award and the Golden Kite Award.

Joan Baehler Bauer (born July 12, 1951) is an American writer of young adult literature currently residing in Brooklyn. Bauer was born in River Forest, Illinois. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with her husband Evan Bauer. They are the parents of one daughter, Jean. Before becoming a famous author Joan spent years working for McGraw-Hill and the Chicago Tribune. She also did some work in advertising, marketing, and screenwriting.

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Facts & Trivia

Joan Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joan Bauer celebrates birthday on July 12 of every year.

How old is Joan Bauer?

71 years (July 12, 1951)

What was Joan Bauer's first book?

Her debut novel, Squashed , was published in 1992. Her best known book, Hope Was Here, was a Newbery Honor Book in 2001. Over the past three decades she has continued to write books for teens, including Close to Home, Rules of the Road, Soar, Stand Tall, Peeled, and Thwonk.

Where is Joan Bauer from?

River Forest, IL

How many books has Joan Bauer written?

Books