Chris Crutcher
Chris Crutcher is an American author and therapist known for his gritty sports-themed young adult novels. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and Whale Talk deal honestly with trauma, abuse, and teen struggles.
Works
- Staying Fat for Sarah ByrnesOverweight boy supports scarred girl in confronting painful shared past
- Whale TalkUnlikely swimmers unite on team, support each other facing personal struggles
- IronmanBoy channels teenage anger through triathlon competition and finds redemption
- Running LooseBoy questions his sexuality and identity while running through his small town
- Athletic ShortsCollection of interconnected athletic short stories about teenage athletes