Lauren Myracle
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Lauren Myracle is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books for children and young adults. Her novel Shine was recently nominated and then unnominated for the National Book Award. She lives in Colorado.

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And The Banned Played On

0 Comments | Posted April 16, 2012 | 8:40 AM

Last week, the fabulous folks of the American Library Association announced the top ten list of this year's most frequently banned and challenged books.

Though my books have shown up on this list before, I was surprised when I received a heads up email from...

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How I Was Un-nominated For The National Book Award

0 Comments | Posted October 19, 2011 | 1:21 PM

"I've had a wonderful time, but this wasn't it."
--Groucho Marx

On October 10th, I received one of the most exciting calls an author can hope to get: My novel, Shine, was a finalist for the National Book Award! Holy pickles!

"Are you sure?" I...

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