Jaime Adoff was born in New York City but grew up in Yellow
Springs, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Central
State University in Ohio, where he studied drums and percussion.
Moving to New York City in 1990, he attended the Manhattan School
of Music and studied drums and voice. Jaime then went on to pursue
a career in songwriting and fronted his own rock band for eight
years. He released two CD's of his own material and performed
extensively in New York City and throughout the US.
He is the author of the "all ages" original poetry collection "The
Song Shoots Out of My Mouth"- A Celebration of
Music,(2002)(Downloadable at audible.com 08') which was a Lee
Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor book,(2003) an IRA Notable book
(2003), A NY Public Library book for the teenage(2003), a VOYA
poetry pick (2002) and a CCB Best Book for 2002.
The critically acclaimed "Names Will Never Hurt Me" (2004) was his
first young-adult novel and almost instantly became a MUST HAVE for
teens around the country. In 2005 it was named a NY Public Library
book for the teenage, and was nominated as a Best Book for Young
Adults.
"Jimi & Me" (2005) was the recipient of the 2006 CORETTA SCOTT
KING/JOHN STEPTOE NEW TALENT AUTHOR AWARD.
It was named as a 2006 YALSA QUICK PICK FOR RELUCTANT READERS, A
2006 NY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK FOR THE TEENAGE and was selected to the
VOYA TOP SHELF FICTION LIST FOR 2005.
It received a *starred* review from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION and
was cited as "an exceptional story" and "a tremendous addition to
any collection" by VOYA magazine.
Jaime's latest young adult novel "The Death of Jayson Porter"
received the 2010 BuckeyeTeen Book Award. It received *Starred
Reviews from *Booklist*, *Library Media Connection*, and *VOYA*
magazine,(5Q). It was also selected for the 09' "Choose to read
Ohio program." A project of the State Library of Ohio, to promote
reading across Ohio. As well as an Ohioana Book Award finalist in
the Juvenile category.
His first picture book "Small Fry"(NOV 08) was cited as "Cathartic
and Encouraging fun" by Kirkus Review.
Jaime is a highly sought after speaker, presenting across the
country on teen issues, diversity, YA literature and Poetry. His
Rock n Roll school visits have been knocking the socks off students
and teachers alike, for years. Jaime has worked with students from
Kindergarten through High School and even college and graduate
students as well. Giving them all a "backstage- all access- pass"
into the life, creative process, and works of one of the most
groundbreaking, unique and innovative voices writing for children
and teens today.
Jaime received his M.Ed. at Antioch University Midwest, in Yellow
Springs, Ohio, in 2013 and has been teaching English/Language Arts
for the past three years in a nearby Ohio high school.
Jaime Adoff is the son of the late Newbery Award-winning author
Virginia Hamilton and renowned poet Arnold Adoff.
Jaime lives in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
"Adoff creates palpable tension as he explores each character's state of mind through the physical and emotional pain of being ignored, rejected, or terrorized. [T]his is a powerful, complex, skillfully written novel that even the most reluctant reader will find accessible." -Booklist
"Adoff creates palpable tension as he explores each character's state of mind through the physical and emotional pain of being ignored, rejected, or terrorized. [T]his is a powerful, complex, skillfully written novel that even the most reluctant reader will find accessible." -Booklist
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