becuse his mom was a baker
Jerry spinelli wanted to be a baseball player when he was a kid then he changed his mind a became a writer and didn't start writing until he was 16.
Jerry Spinelli Lived in A Town Called Norristown Pennsylvania were he was raised by his mother
No, he didn't.
knows math
To play baseball and Dress up like a cowboy
For Jerry he always dreamed of being a writer for what it was worth , he was in the military though. When he was a kid he would always daydream about what a writer really was. So he worked in small places but not as big as an author. -Hailey. Ask anything I will answer with my knowledge.
this book is about a young kid named zinkoff and his family. this kid zinkoff is VERY different from every other person
Jerry Spinelli started writing when he was in High School. He was at a Football game and everyone was playing instruments and on sports teams, but Spinelli was at home writing. It became published in 2 days.
his motivation for writing was his life experience's he went through a lot and he lived in a dumpster as a kid the only sports he played were baseball and football but later on in life he wrote a football poem which was published after then he decided to keep going and become a writer
As a child, Jerry Spinelli enjoyed playing sports and writing stories. He was an avid reader and loved to create imaginary worlds and characters. Spinelli also spent a lot of time outdoors, exploring the neighborhood and engaging in imaginative play with his friends.
She wanted to be a singer/song-writer.
Jerry Spinelli received the Newbery Medal for his book "Maniac Magee" because of its powerful storytelling, well-developed characters, and its exploration of complex themes such as racism and social injustice in a way that resonated with young readers. The book's impact on literature and its ability to engage and inspire readers were key factors in Spinelli being awarded the prestigious honor.