Mindy McGinnis | |
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Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Otterbein University |
Occupation | Writer of young adult fiction |
Known for | A Madness So Discreet |
Mindy McGinnis is an American writer of young adult fiction. Her most notable works include Be Not Far from Me (2020), Heroine (2019), The Female of the Species (2016), and A Madness So Discreet (2015).
Mindy McGinnis grew up in Ohio, a ninth-generation farmer. [1]
She attended Otterbein University, where she studied English literature and religion, and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. [2]
For a time, McGinnis worked as a school librarian. [1] She now lives in her hometown and provides her services to financially disadvantaged school districts and communities. [1]
Be Not Far from Me was published March 3, 2020 by Katherine Tegen Books. The book received starred reviews from Booklist, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), School Library Journal , Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly , [3] as well as the following accolades:
Heroine was published March 12, 2019 by Katherine Tegen Books. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus, [7] School Library Journal , Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), Publishers Weekly, and Booklist , as well as the following accolades:
The Female of the Species was published September 20, 2016 by Katherine Tegen Books. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus, [12] Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), School Library Journal , and Booklist, [13] as well as the following accolades:
A Madness So Discreet was published October 6, 2015 by Katherine Tegen Books and has received the following accolades:
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