| Knots in My Yo-Yo String | |
| Author: | Jerry Spinelli |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | Young adult fiction, memoir |
| Published: | 1998 Knopf |
| Media Type: | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| Pages: | 148 |
| Isbn: | 978-0-679-88791-1 |
| Congress: | PS 3569.P546Z47 1998 |
| Oclc: | 37426300 |
Knots in My Yo-Yo String (1998) is an autobiography written by Jerry Spinelli. The book describes the life of Spinelli from the time he was a child to the time he was a senior. Spinelli was born in Norristown, PA and has the fondest memories of his childhood where he was raised.[1] [2] [3]
This work is considered a variation on Spinelli's autobiography. It has been referred to as a "montage of sharply focused memories" and "the evolution of an exceptional author." This book demonstrates Spinelli's gift for being able to speak to his young readers.[4] It has been utilized as part of library summer reading programs.[5]