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American writer

Gavriel Savit is an American actor, singer, and writer. His works include The Way Back and Anna and the Swallow Man.

Personal life

Savit grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theater. As an actor and singer, he performed on three continents.

Selected texts

The Way Back (2020)

Main article: The Way Back (novel)

The Way Back was published November 17, 2020 by Knopf Books for Young Readers. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist, as well as the following accolades:

  • National Jewish Book Award winner (2021)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2020)
  • Kirkus Reviews' Best Books Of 2020

Anna and the Swallow Man (2016)

Main article: Anna and the Swallow Man

Anna and the Swallow Man was published January 26, 2016 by Knopf. The book received a starred review from Booklist, as well as the following accolades:

External links

References

  1. ^ "Gavriel Savit". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  2. ^ "The Way Back". Kirkus Reviews. June 30, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. Cart, Michael (October 15, 2020). "The Way Back". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  4. Rosania, Beth (December 1, 2020). "The Way Back". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  5. "Gavriel Savit's "The Way Back" Wins National Jewish Book Award". InkWell Management Literary Agency. January 27, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  6. "National Book Awards 2020". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  7. Rockman, Connie (April 15, 2016). "Anna and the Swallow Man". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  8. "Anna and the Swallow Man | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 24, 2017. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  9. "2017 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  10. "2017 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  11. Hawkins, Rosemary (2016-03-16). "ABA Announces 2016 Indies Choice/E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalists". American Booksellers Association. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
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