1. Hole in my Life Jack Gantos Hi! I’m Jack Gantos!!!

2. What is this book, anyway? A Memoir A Memoir a biography or an account of historical events, especially one written from personal knowledge a biography or an account of historical events, especially one written from personal knowledge Jack Gantos is writing about a part of his life. Jack Gantos is writing about a part of his life.

3. Some info about Jack Gantos Born in Pennsylvania Born in Pennsylvania Moved to Barbados when he was 7 Moved to Barbados when he was 7 Also lived in South Florida during his youth Also lived in South Florida during his youth Started his interest in writing in 6 th grade when he begged for a diary so he could write thoughts and sayings from himself, students, and teachers. Started his interest in writing in 6 th grade when he begged for a diary so he could write thoughts and sayings from himself, students, and teachers. He has written multiple books He has written multiple books Most have been children’s books like… Most have been children’s books like…

4. About the Novel Takes place in the early 1970’s Takes place in the early 1970’s It is a part of Jack Gantos’ life…it is real It is a part of Jack Gantos’ life…it is real It is told in flashback sequences It is told in flashback sequences The chapter titles help you know what is going on/when it occurs The chapter titles help you know what is going on/when it occurs It is graphic in content and language It is graphic in content and language Can you handle it? Can you handle it?

5. Sources www.jackgantos.com www.jackgantos.com www.jackgantos.com Hi! I’m Jack Gantos!!!