Gavriel Savit Explained

Gavriel Savit is an American actor, singer, and writer. His works include The Way Back and Anna and the Swallow Man.

Personal life

Savit grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theater.^[1] As an actor and singer, he performed on three continents.

Selected texts

The Way Back (2020)

See main article: The Way Back (novel). The Way Back was published November 17, 2020 by Knopf Books for Young Readers. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus^[2] and Booklist,^{[3] [4]} as well as the following accolades:

• National Jewish Book Award winner (2021)^[5]
• National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2020)^[6]
• Kirkus Reviews' Best Books Of 2020

Anna and the Swallow Man (2016)

See main article: Anna and the Swallow Man. Anna and the Swallow Man was published January 26, 2016 by Knopf. The book received a starred review from Booklist,^[7] as well as the following accolades:

• Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production (2017)^[8]
• Sydney Taylor Book Award for Teen Readers (2017)
• American Library Association's (ALA) Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (2017)^[9]
• ALA's Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (2017)^[10]
• American Bookseller Association's Young Adult Book of the Year (2016)^[11]

External links

• Official website

References

1. Web site: Gavriel Savit. 2021-09-15. National Book Foundation. en-US.
2. Web site: June 30, 2020. The Way Back. September 15, 2021. Kirkus Reviews.
3. Web site: Cart. Michael. October 15, 2020. The Way Back. September 15, 2021. Booklist.
4. Web site: Rosania. Beth. December 1, 2020. The Way Back. September 15, 2021. Booklist.
5. Web site: January 27, 2021. Gavriel Savit's "The Way Back" Wins National Jewish Book Award . 2021-09-15. InkWell Management Literary Agency. en.
6. Web site: National Book Awards 2020. 2021-09-15. National Book Foundation. en-US.
7. Web site: Rockman. Connie. April 15, 2016. Anna and the Swallow Man. September 15, 2021. Booklist.
8. Web site: January 24, 2017. Anna and the Swallow Man Awards & Grants. 2021-09-15. American Library Association.
9. Web site: 2017-01-25. 2017 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. 2021-09-15. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
10. Web site: 2017-01-25. 2017 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. 2021-09-15. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
11. Web site: Hawkins. Rosemary. 2016-03-16. ABA Announces 2016 Indies Choice/E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalists. 2021-09-15. American Booksellers Association.