Jeff Zentner Explained

Jeff Zentner
Occupation:writer
Nationality:American
Genre:Young adult, adult fiction
Awards:

    Jeff Zentner is an author of several young adult novels including The Serpent King and In The Wild Light. His adult novel Colton Gentry’s Third Act was on released April 30th, 2024.

    Biography

    Before focusing on writing, Zentner worked as a singer-songwriter, releasing three albums as a solo artist and two with a band.[1] Additionally, he has recorded music with Nick Cave, Debbie Harry, and Iggy Pop. In his mid-30s, he turned his creative efforts toward creative writing.

    Zentner presently lives in Nashville, Tennessee and works full-time as a lawyer in addition to writing[2]

    Awards and honors

    Publishers Weekly named Zentner a PW Flying Start in 2016.[3]

    The Serpent King received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews,[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] and Shelf Awareness.[6] Hudson Booksellers,[7] Publishers Weekly,[8] and Shelf Awareness[9] named it one of the best teen novels of 2016. Goodbye Days received a starred review from Publishers Weekly[10] and Shelf Awareness.[11] The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance included Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee on their 2019 Winter Okra Picks.[12] The book received starred reviews from Booklist[13] and Publishers Weekly.[14] In the Wild Light received starred reviews from Booklist,[15] [16] Kirkus Reviews,[17] Publishers Weekly,[18] and School Library Journal.[19] Publishers Weekly named it one of the top ten young adult novels of 2021.[20]

    Awards for Zentner's writing!Year!Title!Award!Result!Ref.
    2016Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Goodreads AuthorNominee[21]
    Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction Nominee
    2017ALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsTop 10[22] [23]
    Amelia Elizabeth Walden AwardWinner[24]
    William C. Morris YA Debut AwardWinner[25] [26] [27]
    Goodbye DaysAML Award for Best Young Adult NovelWinner[28]
    Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction Nominee
    2018ALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsTop 10[29]
    Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsSelection[30]
    2020Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee ALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsSelection[31] [32]
    Southern Book Prize for Children'sFinalist[33]
    2022In the Wild LightAmelia Elizabeth Walden AwardWinner[34]
    ALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsTop 10[35] [36]
    Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsSelection[37]

    Publications

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Centorcelli . Kristin . 2016-07-01 . Spring 2016 Flying Starts: Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . . en.
    2. Web site: Coulter . Emilie . March 7, 2017 . Jeff Zentner: Mood, Ambience and Melody . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    3. Web site: Grochowski . Sara . 2021-07-27 . Q & A with Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . . en.
    4. Web site: 2015-12-08 . The Serpent King . 2023-01-22 . Kirkus Reviews.
    5. Web site: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    6. Web site: March 8, 2016 . The Serpent King . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness .
    7. Web site: November 2, 2016 . Hudson Booksellers' Best Books of 2016 . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    8. Web site: Best Books 2016 . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    9. Web site: December 13, 2016 . Our Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    10. Web site: Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    11. Web site: March 7, 2017 . Goodbye Days . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    12. Web site: February 20, 2019 . SIBA's Winter Okra Picks . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    13. Web site: Colson . Diane . November 15, 2018 . Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee . 2023-01-22 . Booklist.
    14. Web site: Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    15. Web site: Richey . Alex . September 15, 2021 . In the Wild Light . 2023-01-22 . Booklist.
    16. Web site: Cart . Michael . August 2021 . In the Wild Light . 2023-01-22 . Booklist.
    17. Web site: May 26, 2021 . In the Wild Light . 2023-01-22 . Kirkus Reviews.
    18. Web site: In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    19. Web site: Giles . Elizabeth . 2021-08-01 . In the Wild Light . 2023-01-23 . School Library Journal.
    20. Web site: Best Books 2021: Publishers Weekly . 2023-01-23 . Publishers Weekly.
    21. Web site: The Serpent King . 2023-01-23 . Goodreads.
    22. Web site: Diaz . Shelley . 2017-01-25 . APALA, Bloomer, YALSA Awards Announced ALA Midwinter 2017 . 2023-01-23 . School Library Journal.
    23. Web site: O'Connor . Nichole . 2017-01-31 . YALSA names 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults . 2023-01-23 . . en.
    24. Web site: 2021-07-30 . The Walden Award . 2023-01-23 . Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE . en-US.
    25. Web site: January 23, 2017 . Morris Award Winner: 2017 . 2023-01-22 . Booklist.
    26. Web site: 2017-12-05 . Morris Award 2017 . 2023-01-23 . Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) . en.
    27. Web site: Communications and Marketing Office . 2017-01-23 . 'The Serpent King' wins 2017 William C. Morris Award . 2023-01-23 . . en.
    28. Web site: Goodbye Days . 2023-01-23 . www.goodreads.com.
    29. Web site: 2018-02-14 . 2018 Top Ten Best Fiction . 2023-01-23 . Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) . en.
    30. Web site: August 1, 2018 . Goodbye Days Awards & Grants . 2023-01-23 . American Library Association.
    31. Web site: March 15, 2020 . Best Fiction for Young Adults: 2020 . 2023-01-22 . Booklist.
    32. Web site: 2020-01-21 . 2020 Best Fiction for Young Adults . 2023-01-23 . Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) . en.
    33. Web site: November 4, 2019 . Awards: Southern Book Prize Finalists . 2023-01-23 . Shelf Awareness.
    34. Web site: 2022-05-11 . 2022 Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award Winner & Finalists Announced . 2023-01-23 . Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE . en-US.
    35. Web site: 2022-02-04 . 2022 Top Ten Best Fiction . 2023-01-23 . Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) . en.
    36. Web site: 2022-02-04 . YALSA names 2022 Best Fiction for Young Adults . 2023-01-23 . . en.
    37. Web site: 2022-02-03 . 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults . 2023-01-23 . Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) . en.
    38. Web site: Deahl . Rachel . Book Deals: Week of October 17, 2022 . 2023-05-11 . PublishersWeekly.com . en.
    39. Web site: Rights Report: Week of May 8, 2023 . 2023-05-11 . PublishersWeekly.com . en.

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