Gavriel Savit

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Gavriel Savit is an American actor, singer, and writer. His works include The Way Back and Anna and the Swallow Man.

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Personal life

Savit grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theater. [1] As an actor and singer, he performed on three continents. [1]

Selected texts

The Way Back (2020)

The Way Back was published November 17, 2020 by Knopf Books for Young Readers. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus [2] and Booklist, [3] [4] as well as the following accolades:

Anna and the Swallow Man (2016)

Anna and the Swallow Man was published January 26, 2016 by Knopf. The book received a starred review from Booklist, [7] as well as the following accolades:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gavriel Savit". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  2. 1 2 "The Way Back". Kirkus Reviews. June 30, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Cart, Michael (October 15, 2020). "The Way Back". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Rosania, Beth (December 1, 2020). "The Way Back". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Gavriel Savit's "The Way Back" Wins National Jewish Book Award". InkWell Management Literary Agency. January 27, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "National Book Awards 2020". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  7. ↑ Rockman, Connie (April 15, 2016). "Anna and the Swallow Man". Booklist. Retrieved September 15, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ "Anna and the Swallow Man | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 24, 2017. Retrieved 2021-09-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ "2017 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-09-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "2017 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-09-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ↑ Hawkins, Rosemary (2016-03-16). "ABA Announces 2016 Indies Choice/E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalists". American Booksellers Association. Retrieved 2021-09-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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