Phillip Hoose Biography

Phillip Hoose is a widely acclaimed author whose works span various genres, including books, essays, stories, songs, and articles. He is best known for his award-winning books, which include the National Book Award-winning title "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" and the forthcoming "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and The Churchill Club." Hoose's works often center around youth activism and historical events to inspire young readers to engage in their communities and become change agents. In addition to his National Book Award win, Hoose has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named a National Book Award Finalist for "We Were There Too!: Young People in U.S. History" and winning the Christopher Award for his manual for Youth activism, "It's Our World Too!. Hey Little Ant," a picture book that began as a song co-authored with his daughter Hannah, has also received critical acclaim. Hoose's passion for baseball is evident in his acclaimed books "Perfect Once Removed: When Baseball Was All the World to Me," named one of the Top 10 Sports Books of 2007 by Booklist, and Hoosiers: "The Fabulous Basketball Life of Indiana." His ability to capture the essence of historical events and his engaging writing style have earned him a reputation as a top author in his field. Hoose's works have been featured in major publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on national television programs, such as ABC's World News Tonight and CNN's American Morning, to discuss his works and promote youth activism. Hoose continues to write and inspire readers of all ages, with his upcoming book, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler, set to be released in 2022.

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