Michael Leali Explained

Michael Leali is an American writer and educator. His debut novel, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy, won the 2023 Golden Kite Award. His first and second novels were finalists for the Lambda Literary Award for Middle Grade Literature.

Early life and education

Leali was born and raised outside of Chicago.[1]

He received a bachelor's degree in English secondary education and music from the University of Iowa in 2013, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in children's and young adult literature from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Career

Leali began his career working in marketing for the Oswegoland Park District; he was also the administrative director for the Limelight Theatre Company. He eventually was hired to teach English-related courses at Oswego High School. After teaching there for a few years, he changed positions regularly, including working with independent bookshops. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Leali returned to teaching at Oswego High School.

Leali published his debut novel, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy, with HarperCollins in 2022.[2] [3] The following year, the book won the Golden Kite Award,[4] and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Middle Grade Literature.[5] Leali's sophomore novel, Matteo, was published by HarperCollins in 2023.[6] [7] It was a finalist for the 2024 Lambda Literary Award for Middle Grade Literature.[8] Leli's third novel, The Truth About Triangles was published by HarperCollins in 2024.[9] [10]

Awards and honors

In 2022, Booklist included The Civil War of Amos Abernathy on their list of the "Top 10 First Novels for Youth";[11] they also included it on their 2023 Rainbow List.[12]

Awards for Leali's writing!Year!Title!Award!Result!
2023Golden Kite Award[13]
Lambda Literary Award for Middle Grade Literature
2024MatteoLambda Literary Award for Middle Grade Literature

Personal life

Leali lives in San Francisco.

Publications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bio . 2024-05-18 . Michael Leali . en . September 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230905121414/https://michaelleali.com/ . live .
  2. Web site: 2022-07-14 . The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali . 2024-05-18 . . August 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831174543/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780063119864 . live .
  3. Web site: Cart . Michael . 2022-04-01 . The Civil War of Amos Abernathy . 2024-05-18 . Booklist.
  4. Web site: Beeck . Nathalie op de . 2023-02-25 . SCBWI Announces 2023 Golden Kite Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209045053/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/91641-scbwi-sets-flight-to-2023-golden-kite-awards.html . December 9, 2023 . 2024-05-18 . . en.
  5. Web site: Lewis . LeKesha . 2023-03-20 . Announcing the 35th Annual Lammy Awards Finalists . 2024-05-18 . . en . June 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230622234001/https://lambdaliterary.org/2023/03/announcing-the-35th-annual-lammy-awards-finalists/ . live .
  6. Web site: 2023-05-03 . Matteo by Michael Leali . 2024-05-18 . . March 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240304223412/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780063119918 . live .
  7. Web site: 2023-03-13 . Matteo . 2024-05-18 . . March 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230323040731/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/michael-leali/matteo/ . live .
  8. Web site: 2024-03-27 . Announcing the Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards . 2024-04-05 . . April 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405165014/https://www.them.us/story/lambda-literary-awards-2024-shortlist-announcement . live .
  9. Web site: 2024-03-15 . The Truth About Triangles . 2024-05-18 . Booklist.
  10. Web site: 2024-03-09 . The Truth About Triangles . 2024-05-18 . Kirkus Reviews.
  11. Web site: Khuri . Ronny . 2022-11-01 . Top 10 First Novels for Youth: 2022 . 2024-05-18 . . March 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315015303/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9771449 . live .
  12. Web site: 2023-03-15 . Rainbow List: 2023 . 2024-05-18 . . March 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327152154/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9776835 . live .
  13. Web site: 2023-03-01 . Awards: SCWI Golden Kite Winners . 2024-05-18 . . March 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230314200100/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=4426 . live .

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