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          Maya Angelou: Author and Documentary Filmmaker examines the life and career of this poet, writer, historian, producer, educator, and social activist.

        1. Maya Angelou: Author and Documentary Filmmaker examines the life and career of this poet, writer, historian, producer, educator, and social activist.
        2. Describes the history, culture, and people of the Maya civilization, including priests, merchants, and artists.
        3. Gary was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 17, Gary had an interesting childhood running away from home to join the circus at the age of fourteen.
        4. Paulsen's life was a grand and sorrowful adventure – from a neglected upbringing in Chicago, to a brief stay with his aunt and uncle at their Minnesota.
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          Gary Paulsen

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          BornGary James Paulsen
          ()May 17,
          Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
          DiedOctober 13, () (aged 82)
          Tularosa, New Mexico, U.S.
          OccupationAuthor
          Period–
          GenreChildren's fiction, young adult fiction, adventure novels, nonfiction
          SubjectAdventure memoirs, sports
          Notable works
          Notable awardsMargaret Edwards Award

          SpouseRuth Wright Paulsen
          Children3
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          Gary James Paulsen (May 17, – October 13, ) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness.

          He was the author of more than books and wrote more than magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.

          Early life

          Gary Paulsen was born on May 17, , in Minneapolis t