2 Quotes & Sayings By Matthew Jarpe

Matthew Jarpe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he spent his childhood drawing, writing, and reading. He began working professionally at the age of twelve for several newspapers and magazines. He has worked for children's publishing companies in New York City (Syracuse University Press) and Boston (Scholastic/Penguin), as well as for the Scholastic Book Club. Matthew Jarpe is the award-winning author of The School That Ate Itself (2008), which was named one of the Best Books for Young Adults by the American Library Association (ALA), one of the Best Books for Young Adults by the Children's Book Council, and one of the Best Books for Young Adults by School Library Journal.