Jennifer Mathieu | |
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 Mathieu at the 2023 Texas Book Festival | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Writer of young adult fiction |
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Jennifer Mathieu is an American author of young adult fiction. Her 2017 novel Moxie was adapted into a film of the same name.
Mathieu grew up on the East Coast of the United States and now lives in Texas with her family. She originally worked as a journalist and is currently an English teacher and writer of young adult novels. [1]
Moxie and The Truth About Alice are Junior Library Guild books. [2] [3]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Devoted | Amelia Bloomer Book List | Top 10 | [4] [5] |
| 2018 | Moxie | Amelia Bloomer Book List | Selection | [6] [7] |
| 2018 | Moxie | Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Selection | [8] |
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Moxie is a 2017 young adult novel by Jennifer Mathieu. It was published September 19, 2017 by Roaring Brook Press. The book follows Vivian Carter, a high school student who discovers feminism and starts a zine at her school fighting for women's rights on campus. In 2021, a film based on the novel was released.
The Truth About Alice is a 2014 young adult novel by Jennifer Mathieu. It was published June 3, 2014 by Roaring Brook Press. The book follows Alice Franklin, who becomes the center of high school gossip after football player Brandon starts a rumor that she has sex with him and another boy at a party. Shortly after, he dies in a car crash, which his best friend Josh says is her fault because she was texting him. The story is told via five narrators: Elaine, Kelsie Sanders, Josh Waverly, Kurt Morelli, and Alice.
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