Career Achievers: Alex Flinn on Thriving as a Long-Time, Actively Publishing YA Author

Career Achievers: Alex Flinn on Thriving as a Long-Time, Actively Publishing YA Author

Learn more about Alex Flinn.

By Cynthia Leitich Smith

In children’s-YA writing, maintaining an active publishing career is arguably an even bigger challenge than breaking into the field.

Reflecting on your personal journey (creatively, career-wise, and your writer’s heart), what bumps did you encounter and how have you managed
to defy the odds to achieve continued success?

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Keeping Up With Roo Wins Dolly Gray Award

Keeping Up With Roo Wins Dolly Gray Award

Keeping Up With Roo by Sharlee Glenn, illustrated by Dan Andreason (Grossett & Dunlap, 2004) has won the 2006 Dolly Gray Award for Children’s Literature in Developmental Disabilities, sponsored by The Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Developmental Disabilities and Special Needs Project.

Scroll for Sharlee’s acceptance speech and more information about the award.

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