Author Review - Lisa McMann

Born February 27th, 1968 in Holland, MichiganGraduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids in 1990.Moved to Pheonix, Arizona in 2004 with her family.Husband - MattChildren - Kilian and KennedyHas aspired to be a writer since 4th gradeWakes up at 5:30am to climb the mountain in her neighborhood before it gets too hot

Books

Two trilogies: Wake and VisionWake Trilogy:Wake (2008)Fade (2009)Gone (2010)Visions Trilogy:Crash (2013)Bang (2013)Gasp (2014)

Background Information

Author Review:Lisa McMann

Awards

• "The Day of the Shoes" - 2004 Templeton International Power of Purpose Award • Wake - American Library Association 2009 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers • Wake - 2008 Cybil Award Finalist • Wake - Gateway Readers Award Nominee • Wake - IRA Young Adults' Choice • Cryer's Cross - American Library Association 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults • Dead to You - IRA Young Adults' Choices • Crash - MSTA Reading Circle List • Bang - MSTA Reading Circle List

Book Review