WENDY ISDELL
A Gebra Named Al
Wendy Isdell began writing her first book, A Gebra
Named Al, when she was in eighth grade. She entered the story in
the Virginia Young Author's Contest of 1989, where it won first place in
the Rappahannock regional competition and went on to capture first place at
the state level. She sent her story to Free Spirit Publishing in 1992,
and it was published in 1993, when Wendy was a senior in high school.
Scientific and mathematical inforamtion contained in
this book was gathered from several classes Wendy took over the years, including
Advanced Physical Science and Algebra 1 and 2; advanced classes in Eartth
Science, Chemistry, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry; and
Advanced Placement Chemistry.
Wendy recently earned her bachelor's degree in Creative
Studies from a private university. She enjoys playing her guitar, hanging
out with friends, and talking to her plants. Her eventual goal is
to make enought of a living from her writing to support herself. (pg
117, Isdel, W., A Gebra Named Al)
The above autobiography highlights that published authors can begin their careers at any age, and write about anything that has meaning for them or that they are interested in. When you explore the following pages, you will learn more about Wendy today, as well as how you can begin your career as an author!
This page was created by Laurie Padecky on November 2nd, 2002