Gardner, Sandra
GARDNER, Sandra
GARDNER, Sandra. American, b. 1940. Genres: Novels, Writing/Journalism, Young adult non-fiction. Career: Author of young adult books, 1981-. New Jersey weekly section of New York Times, columnist and social issues writer, 1981-86, 1991-93; public relations writer, 1986-96; health writer and editor, 1997-2000; writer/editor, 2002-. Publications: English Teacher's Companion, 1975; Southeast Asia, 1976; Mini-Mysteries, 2 vols, 1976; Six Who Dared, 1981; Street Gangs, 1983; Teenage Suicide, 1985, 2nd ed., 1990; Street Gangs in America, 1992. Address: 16 Cedar Way, Woodstock, NY 12498, U.S.A.
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