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John Corey Whaley

John Corey Whaley
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John Corey Whaley

John Corey Whaley grew up in Louisiana. His debut novel, Where Things Come Back, was the 2012 winner of the Michael L. Printz and the William C. Morris Awards. You can learn more about him at JohnCoreyWhaley.com and follow him on Twitter:... Read full bio

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A. Formerly cynical with a renewed sense of wonderment.
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Where Things Come Back will be released on July 24, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Jul 24, 2012
Where Things Come Back is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 24, 2012
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Where Things Come Back has won an award
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Where Things Come Back has won an award
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Where Things Come Back will be released on May 03, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
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Where Things Come Back is now available in Hardcover, eBook
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Chapter 1 from Where Things Come Back
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Good writing is never forced. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I would really like to play the mandolin or the violin. I'd also like to be a good singer. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. The use of double negatives or the misuse of the words "lay" and lie". Q. What’s your best quality? A. Open-mindedness. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Kindness, open-mindedness, and a good sense of humor. Learn more about John Corey Whaley

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Ruston Daily Leader, April 4, 2013
...Leader News Service Left: “Where Things Come Back,” has received multiple awards. Right: Submitted photos John Corey Whaley, a Louisiana Tech University graduate, will return to his alma mater while promoting his debut book “Where Things...
I4U, February 25, 2013
...Author: John Corey Whaley Age range: 14-18 Content: Mild relationship content, no sexual content, moderate cursing, mild violence Genre: Teen Realistic Fiction Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Where to get it...
Mountain Press, February 9, 2013
...at the King Family Library. Members of the library's Teen Book Club, they were there to discuss John Corey Whaley's "Where Things Come Back." They munched on chips and cookies. "It's the first book by this author," said Danielle Smothers, the librarian...
The Empire, December 24, 2012
...Endangered , by Eliot Schrefer, hardcover, 272 pages, Scholastic Press, list price $17.99 Where Things Come Back , by John Corey Whaley, hardcover, 228 pages, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, list price $16.99 Seraphina , by Rachel Hartman,...
NOLA Live, October 23, 2012
...hand to speak about his "Reading is Not Optional" literacy campaign. He will be interviewed by Louisiana native John Corey Whaley, whose young adult novel "Where Things Come Back" won both the American Library Association William C. Morris YA Debut Award...
Nashville Scene, October 11, 2012
...been embraced as an instant classic (noon, Legislative Plaza, Room 12). We're also hearing strong word-of-mouth about John Corey Whaley's YA novel Where Things Come Back, which weaves together a rare woodpecker's appearance and a missionary's crisis of...
Niles Patch, September 5, 2012
...Barnes & Noble, 5405 Touhy, Skokie.   On Mon., Sept. 10, 7 pm, the discussion will be about John Corey Whaley's book, Where Things Come Back.   Graceling by Kristin Cashone will be discussed on Mon., Oct. 15, 7 pm. 42.035368 -87.780137 ...
The Empire, December 24, 2012
...Endangered , by Eliot Schrefer, hardcover, 272 pages, Scholastic Press, list price $17.99 Where Things Come Back , by John Corey Whaley, hardcover, 228 pages, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, list price $16.99 Seraphina , by Rachel Hartman,...
Nashville Scene, October 11, 2012
...been embraced as an instant classic (noon, Legislative Plaza, Room 12). We're also hearing strong word-of-mouth about John Corey Whaley's YA novel Where Things Come Back, which weaves together a rare woodpecker's appearance and a missionary's crisis of...
PublishersWeekly.com, October 5, 2012
...street to grab a bite to eat and then filed back into the conference hall for more discussions. John Corey Whaley (Where Things Come Back), a panelist last year on the popular Real Life is Messy panel, returned as moderator for this years equally...
PublishersWeekly.com, October 4, 2012
...street to grab a bite to eat and then filed back into the conference hall for more discussions. John Corey Whaley (Where Things Come Back), a panelist last year on the popular Real Life is Messy panel, returned as moderator for this years equally...
Gambit Weekly, September 5, 2012
...Crone, Tim Gautreaux, Julie Kane, Alice Kessler-Harris, Ron Rash, George and Wendy Rodrigue, Ben Sandmel, Olympia Vernon and John Corey Whaley. Reasons to make the drive: The fun of taking a seat in the Louisiana Legislature and spending a gorgeous day...
Niles Patch, September 5, 2012
...Barnes & Noble, 5405 Touhy, Skokie.   On Mon., Sept. 10, 7 pm, the discussion will be about John Corey Whaley's book, Where Things Come Back.   Graceling by Kristin Cashone will be discussed on Mon., Oct. 15, 7 pm. 42.035368 -87.780137 ...
Portland Mercury, August 24, 2012
...Foma & Granfalloons by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. ($3.50 at St. Johns Booksellers) Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley ($8.50 at Green Bean Books) The 1980 Annual World's Best SF edited by Donald A. Wollheim ($1 at Interstellar Overdrive...