Chris Crutcher is the critically acclaimed author of twelve novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. His most recent book is Losers Bracket. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work : the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature for Young Adults, the ALAN Award for a Significant Contribution to Adolescent Literature, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award.
Drawing on his experience as an athlete, teacher, family therapist, and child-protection specialist, he writes unflinchingly about the real and often-ignored issues that face teenagers today. He lives in Spokane, Washington.
Drawing on his experience as an athlete, teacher, family therapist, and child-protection specialist, he writes unflinchingly about the real and often-ignored issues that face teenagers today. He lives in Spokane, Washington.


















