Louis Sachar

LOUIS SACHAR

Author of “Holes” and many other stories for teenagers.

EARLY LIFE

Born in East Meadow, New York in 1954

At age nine, moved to Southern California

Remained in California until young adult

EDUCATION

Attended University of California at Berkeley and worked at Hillside Elementary as a teacher’s aide

Started writing in last year of college First book not successful, so attended law school Passed bar exam, but chose writing full time

FAMILY

Met wife, Carla, when he was a visiting author at a school in Texas

They were married in 1985 Daughter, Sherre, was born in 1987 Family members are inspirations

for characters in his books

HOLES

Published in 1998 Story of a boy, in school, who is sent to

a juvenile detention center for a crime he didn’t do

Winner of many major awards, including Newberry Award, National Book Award, and ALA Awards

Made into a Movie