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Joan Bauer is an American author of young adult literature.
* She was born in River Forest, Illinois, in 1951.
* She has written over 15 novels, including *Rules of the Road* and *Hope Was Here*.
* Her books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Honor Medal and the Schneider Family Book Award.
* She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and daughter.
* She is a passionate advocate for literacy and education.
* She is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries.
* She is a role model for young writers everywhere.