Pennsylvania award winning author

Newbery Award:  Maniac Magee

   Golden Kite Award:  Milkweed   

Other Titles

Knots On MY Yo Yo String

Loser

Stargirl

Crush

The Library Card

Wringer

On Censorship:  Chris thanked librarians for defending his books from the censors.  His characters represent the reality of kids he has counseled in his psychology practice.  FREE speech should allow validation of these "voices" authentically expressing their words and coping mechanisms.  ALL his books have redeeming values as well as harsh situations.