Erin Gruwell
Erin Gruwell (born August 15, 1969 in California ) is an American teacher and author.
Live and act
Her work at Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California, and her book release inspired the film Freedom Writers , starring Hilary Swank as Gruwell.
In 2000, Erin Gruwell ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the United States Congress .
Works (selection)
- as an author
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The Freedom Writers Diary. Teacher's guide . Broadway Books, New York 2007, ISBN 978-0-7679-2696-6 (EA New York 1999)
- German: Freedom Writers. How a young teacher and 150 young people at risk have changed themselves and their environment through writing . Authors' House, Berlin 2012, ISBN 978-3-86671-017-7 (EA Berlin 2007).
- Teach with your heart. Lessons I learned from the freedom writers; a memoir. Broadway Books, New York 2007, ISBN 978-0-7679-1583-0 (EA New York 2002)
- as editor
- The Gigantic Book of Teacher's Wisdom . Skyhorse Publ., New York 2007, ISBN 978-1-60239-177-2 .
Web links
Commons : Erin Gruwell - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gruwell, Erin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American teacher and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th August 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | California , USA |