Jack Gantos collection, 2002-2018
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Jack Gantos collection consists of archival materials, typescripts, and published materials donated by Gantos, a children's and young adult author. Cataloged materials, including books, advanced reader copies, and audiobooks are hyperlinked to records available in the USF Libraries catalog.
- Extent:
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Jack Gantos collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection consists of typescripts, working notes, promotional and publishing materials, fan letters and works, event programs, ephemera, clippings, and realia related to the career of young adult and children's author Jack Gantos.
- Biographical / historical:
Jack Gantos has written books for readers of all ages, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to novels for young adults and adults. His works include Hole in My Life, a memoir that won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert honors; Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book, and Dead End in Norvelt, the 2012 Newbery Medal Winner, and the Scott O'Dell Award Winner for Best Historic Fiction. [Biographical note taken from author's website: https://jackgantos.com/]
- Arrangement:
Material is arranged according to format.
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Jack Gantos collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
