Post on 19-Feb-2017
Louis Sachar
LOUIS SACHAR
Author of “Holes” and many other stories for teenagers.
EARLY LIFE
Born in East Meadow, New York in 1954
At age nine, moved to Southern California
Remained in California until young adult
EDUCATION
Attended University of California at Berkeley and worked at Hillside Elementary as a teacher’s aide
Started writing in last year of college First book not successful, so attended law school Passed bar exam, but chose writing full time
FAMILY
Met wife, Carla, when he was a visiting author at a school in Texas
They were married in 1985 Daughter, Sherre, was born in 1987 Family members are inspirations
for characters in his books
HOLES
Published in 1998 Story of a boy, in school, who is sent to
a juvenile detention center for a crime he didn’t do
Winner of many major awards, including Newberry Award, National Book Award, and ALA Awards
Made into a Movie