Wendy Mass
- Born:
- April 22, 1967, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author of children's and young adult literature
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
- Received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rutgers University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her writing career in the late 1990s.
- Known for her middle-grade novels that often incorporate elements of fantasy and realism.
- Her works have been recognized with various awards and accolades, including selections for state reading lists.
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Notable Works
- A Mango-Shaped Space (2003): Explores synesthesia through the eyes of a young girl.
- Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life (2006): A quest story that deals with themes of friendship and purpose.
- Heaven Looks a Lot Like a Mall (2009): A humorous and poignant exploration of life after death.
- The Candymakers series (2010-2015): A series centered around a candy factory and its quirky inhabitants.
- 11 Birthdays (2009): A time loop story about two best friends who keep reliving their eleventh birthday.
- Every Soul a Star (2012): A novel about three teens who converge at a dark sky site during a solar eclipse.
Legacy and Impact
Wendy Mass is a respected author whose work has resonated with young readers, exploring complex themes in accessible and engaging ways. Her novels often encourage empathy, self-discovery, and a questioning of the world around us.