Matt Chandler (writer)
Matt Chandler | |
|---|---|
 Matt Chandler in 2013 | |
| Born | October 24, 1972 Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Children's book author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A., Communication Studies |
| Alma mater | SUNY Buffalo State |
| Period | 2010-present |
| Genre | Children's |
| Subject | Primarily non-fiction with a focus on sports as well as ghosts and hauntings |
| Notable awards | 2015 Outstanding Book Award, American Society of Journalists and Authors[1] |
| Spouse | Amber Chandler |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Matt Chandler (born 1972) is an American author of more than 85 books for young children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game's Greatest Players, which was selected by the American Society of Journalists and Authors as its 2015 Children's/Young Adult Book of the Year.[2]
Books[edit]
Chandler has published 85+ children's books, working primarily with Capstone Publishers, as well as with Cherry Lake Publishing, Callisto Media and Sports Illustrated Kids.
Ghosts and Haunted Titles[3]
- Alcatraz (a "You Choose" Adventure)
- The World's Most Haunted Places
- Daring Escape from Alcatraz
- Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South
- Bachelor's Grove Cemetery and Other Haunted Places of the Midwest
- Famous Ghost Stories of North America
- Famous Ghost Stories of Europe
- Ghosts of the OK Corral and Other Hauntings of Tombstone Arizona
- The Alamo's Ghosts and Other Hauntings of San Antonio Texas
Sports Titles[4]
- Basketball's Best Coaches
- Patrick Mahomes: Football MVP
- Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion
- Alex Morgan: Soccer Champion
- Chloe Kim: Gold Medal Snowboarder
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Khalil Mack: Football Dominator
- Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog Star
- Klay Thompson: Basketball Sharpshooter
- Megan Rapinoe: World Cup Champion
- Aly Raisman: Gold Medal Gymnast
- Mike Trout: Baseball MVP
- Coco Gauff: Tennis Champion
- Nyjah Huston: Skateboard Superstar
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: Big-Time Hitter
- Sabrina Ionescu: Rising Basketball Star
- Declan Farmer: Paralympic Hockey Star
- Chad Kerley: BMX's Breakout Star
- Zion Williamson: Basketball's Rising Star
- Christian Yelich: Baseball MVP
- James Harden: Basketball Sharpshooter
- Luka Doncic: Basketball's Breakout Star
- Breanna Stewart: Pro Basketball MVP
- Lamar Jackson: Superstar Quarterback
- Wacky Baseball Trivia
- Wacky Basketball Trivia
- Pro Baseball Records: A Guide for Every Fan
- Pro Basketball Records: A Guide for Every Fan
- The Science of Basketball
- The Science of Baseball
- The Science of Hockey
- Side by Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game's Greatest Players
- Who's Who of Pro Baseball: A Guide to the Game's Greatest Players
- Outrageous Pro Wrestling Rivalries
- Deer Hunting for Kids
- Bear Hunting for Kids
- Tae Kwon Do: A Guide for Athletes and Fans
- Gymnastics: A Guide for Athletes and Fans
- Football: A Guide for Players and Fans
- Boys' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans
- On the Court: Biographies of Today's Best Basketball Players
- Baseball's Greatest Walk-Offs and Other Crunch Time Heroics
- Soccer's Greatest Last Second Shots and Other Crunch Time Heroics
- Football's Greatest Hail Mary Passes and Other Crunch Time Heroics
Graphic Novel Titles
- Behind Enemy Lines: The Escape of Robert Grimes with the Comet Line
- Outrunning the Nazis: The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme
- The Trojan War
- Ninjas: Japan's Stealthy Secret Agents
Health Titles (Cherry Lake Publishing)
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Suicide
- Understanding Obesity
- Understanding Tobacco
Other Titles[5]
- Military Drones
- Recreational Drones
- Dangerous Times: History's Most Troubled Eras
- Balloons for Heaven
- The Adventures of Larry the Lunchbox Lizard: First Time With a Babysitter
- The Tech Behind Off-Road Vehicles
- The Tech Behind Electric Cars
- The Tech Behind Concept Cars
- The Tech Behind Self-Driving Cars
- Daring Escape from Alcatraz
- First Bear Hunt
- Catfish Noodling
- The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: Spot the Myths
Magazine writing[edit]
Chandler has written for a number of regional and national magazines including SuperLawyers, American Legion Magazine, Gentry, Buffalo Magazine, and Buffalo Spree.
- Cover story on attorney James Harrington, Super Lawyers Magazine, August 2016
- Cover story on attorney Ginger Schroder, Super Lawyers Magazine, August 2015
- "Tin Can Soldiers", American Legion Magazine
Essays[edit]
His essays have appeared in four books within the internationally best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul, including:
- "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive"
- "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hooked on Hockey"
- "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive"
- "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, Live Happy"
Author visits to elementary schools[edit]
In addition to his writing, Chandler visits elementary schools to present "author visits". His presentations are designed to inspire children and encourage reading, while being fun and entertaining. In a 2016 interview with the West Seneca Bee, Chandler had this to say about his school visits: "I took a very unconventional path to becoming a writer and overcame long odds, so I really try to reach them (the students) and show them they can follow their dreams and achieve anything if they are willing to work hard and never give up."[6]
Awards[edit]
Chandler is a six-time New York Press Association Award winner, having earned recognition for his columns and feature writing while a newspaper reporter for Buffalo Business First, the Buffalo Law Journal, and The Hamburg Sun.[7]
He was also recognized by the American Society of Journalists and Authors with its 2015 award for Best Children's/Young Adult book for his Capstone Press/Sports Illustrated Kids book, Side by Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game's Greatest Players.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "American Society of Journalists and Authors".
- ^ "American Society of Journalists and Authors". ASJA.org. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ^ "Chandler, Matt". Capstone Library. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Matt Chandler". www.amazon.com. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Matt Chandler". www.amazon.com. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ Waters, Jennifer. "Author Hopes to Inspire Future Writers". www.westsenecabee.com. Bee Newspaper Group. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ Keefe, Jennifer (October 9, 2010). "Early Showcase contest winner caught writing bug". www.fosters.com. Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ "2015 ASJA Award Winners". ASJA.org. American Society of Journalists and Publishers. April 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2016.