Jerry Spinelli was born on February 1, 1941 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Milkweed, Stargirl (2020) and Hollywood Stargirl (2022). He is married to Eileen Spinelli.
His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his
characters and situations are often drawn from his real-life
experiences as a father of six children.
Lives with his wife, Eileen, who is also a writer.
He is a graduate of Gettysburg College.
Received an MA from Johns Hopkins University in 1964.