Joan Bauer
Young Adult Author

Joan Bauer Net Worth

Joan Bauer is an American author of young adult fiction, born on July 12, 1951 in River Forest, IL. Her works often feature teenage protagonists who are dealing with family, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues. Her most notable works include Backwater (1999) and Hope Was Here (2000).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 12, 1951
Birth Place River Forest, IL
Age 72 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)

About

American author whose works of young adult fiction include Backwater (1999) and Hope Was Here (2000). Her books often focus on teenage protagonists who face family, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues.

Before Fame

In her early adulthood, she worked for the Chicago Tribune and McGraw-Hill. She published her first novel, Squashed, in 1992.

Trivia

She received several prestigious literary honors, including the Newbery Award and the Golden Kite Award.

Family Life

She was born in Illinois and later settled in New York City. She and her husband, Doug Langham, became parents to one daughter.

Associated With

She and author Mildred Taylor were both recipients of the Newbery Medal.

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