Adam Gidwitz, author portrait
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Adam Gidwitz

Bestselling author Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. He told countless stories to his students, who then demanded he write his first book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. Adam has since written two companion novels, In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion. He is also the author of The Inquisitor’s Tale, which won the Newbery Honor, and The Unicorn Rescue Society series. Adam still tells creepy, funny fairy tales live to kids on his podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest—and at schools around the world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter, and dog, Lucy Goosey.
The Inquisitor's Tale

Sat Feb 22 | 01:00 PM
In Person: Brooklyn Heights Public Library
286 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Thu Feb 27 | 04:00 PM
In Person: Bookmarks
634 W 4th St #110
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Sat Mar 01
In Person: Whirlikids Children's Book Festival
Pittsboro, NC 
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Wed Mar 05 | 04:30 PM
In Person: Manhattan Beach Library
1320 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Fri Mar 07 | 06:00 PM
In Person: The Doylestown Bookshop
16 S Main St
Doylestown, PA 18901
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Sat Mar 08
In Person: Annual Kid-Lit Festival
Lititz, PA 
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Author Adam Gidwitz discusses his early writing, young readers, and procrastination | Author Shorts

Books

The Inquisitor's Tale

Events

Sat Feb 22 | 01:00 PM
In Person: Brooklyn Heights Public Library
286 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Google Map

Thu Feb 27 | 04:00 PM
In Person: Bookmarks
634 W 4th St #110
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Google Map

Sat Mar 01
In Person: Whirlikids Children's Book Festival
Pittsboro, NC 
Google Map

Wed Mar 05 | 04:30 PM
In Person: Manhattan Beach Library
1320 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Google Map

Fri Mar 07 | 06:00 PM
In Person: The Doylestown Bookshop
16 S Main St
Doylestown, PA 18901
Google Map

Sat Mar 08
In Person: Annual Kid-Lit Festival
Lititz, PA 
Google Map

Media

Author Adam Gidwitz discusses his early writing, young readers, and procrastination | Author Shorts

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