Ray

Ray asked Jack Gantos:

Based on your experiences in Hole in My Life do you think you would be a children's and young adult author at all if those events never happened?

Jack Gantos Hard to say. I love a great range of literature, but I just happen to feel as if I can very thoroughly explore the lives of my characters, and the humanity and/or lack of it through the fresh eyes of my early self. HOLE IN MY LIFE didn't leave me stuck in adolescence--though I have to say that my life from the age of 10-21 was pretty exciting. It was equal parts laughter and nonsense and trouble--with a good dose of reading so I my inner voice was pretty articulate. Thanks, j

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Carlie

Carlie asked Jack Gantos:

Hi Jack, First of all, I want you to know that Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key changed the way I interacted with my students and my own two sons. My question is: Do you have any strategies for teaching self-confidence and perseverance to young boys?

Elisheva Rina

Elisheva Rina asked Jack Gantos:

Do you consider your characters tragic or comic, based on the crazy mix of situations you put them in? Is your new character meant to be pitied or laughed at?

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Lana asked Jack Gantos:

What inspires you to write your books?

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