Gennifer Choldenko (born October 20, 1957) is an American writer of popular books for children and adolescents.

Awards

Al Capone Does My Shirts was a finalist for both the British Carnegie Medal and the American Newbery Medal (Newbery Honor Book).

References

External links

• Children and Young Adult Literature portal

• Official website
• Interview with Gennifer Choldenko at Mother Daughter Book Club.com
• Q & A with Gennifer Choldenko by Publishers Weekly
• KidsRead.com Author interview
• Gennifer Choldenko at Library of Congress Authorities, with 12 catalog records