Carol Plum-Ucci
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Carol Plum-Ucci

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Carol Plum-Ucci is best known for her young adult novels that explore themes of psychological suspense, mystery, and the complexities of human nature. Her debut novel, The Body of Christopher Creed, won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award along with many other national honors. The novel’s dark, atmospheric tone and exploration of identity and social alienation resonated with young readers, earning Plum-Ucci a spot as a notable voice in contemporary YA literature. Following her debut, Plum-Ucci wrote six successful novels, five of which won national awards. She has twice been a finalist in the Edgar Allan Poe Awards and has received seven citations from the American Library Association. Plum-Ucci was raised in a funeral home on a barrier island in South Jersey. Both her home and the island have fed her dark side, of which she says, "I do not write horror. I just love to play with the dark." Her stories transcend age groups, appealing to readers of all backgrounds who are interested in layered characters and thought-provoking themes. She lives near Atlantic City, NJ, with her family.
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