Gary Paulsen (May 17, 1939–October 13, 2021)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of three-time Newbery Honor children’s author Gary Paulsen, who passed on October 13, 2021 at the age of 82.

Paulsen was the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Among his Random House books are Road Trip (written with his son, Jim Paulsen); Family Ties; Vote; Crush; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Paintings from the Cave; Woods Runner; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy; Notes from the Dog; The Amazing Life of Birds; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day; How Angel Peterson Got His Name; Guts; and five books about Francis Tucket’s adventures in the Old West. Gary Paulsen also published fiction and nonfiction for adults.

KPL has created a collection in his memory.