M.T. Anderson
M.T. Anderson (Matthew Tobin Anderson) was born on November 4th, 1968 and is currently 57 years old. M.T. Anderson was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
M.T. Anderson has written 10 standalone novels, starting with Thirsty in 1997. The most recently released novel was Nicked, which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming standalone novels by M.T. at this time.
M.T. Anderson has also written the Pals in Peril series which has 6 books including Whales on Stilts! and The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen.
M.T. Anderson: Awards & Accolades
Anderson's books have won multiple awards, Feed won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Young Adult Literature, in 2002. The Pox Party won the National Book Awards, Young People’s Literature, in 2006. Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2015. Elf Dog and Owl Head won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 2024.
M.T. Anderson books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Feed was nominated for the National Book Awards, Young People’s Literature, in 2002. The Pox Party was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Young Adult Literature, in 2006. Twenty-First Annual Collection was nominated for the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2009. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge was nominated for the National Book Awards, Young People’s Literature, in 2018.
M.T. Anderson: Lists & Other Mentions
- Feed:
- AbeBooks: 50 Essential Young Adult Novels Selection in 2014.
- Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.
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- Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
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- Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Series.
- Naomi Novik, author of the Scholomance Series.
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
M.T. Anderson: F.A.Q
When was M.T. Anderson Born? How old is M.T. Anderson?
M.T. Anderson was born on November 4th, 1968. M.T. Anderson is currently 57 years old.
Where was M.T. Anderson Born?
M.T. Anderson was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and is American.
What book awards has M.T. Anderson won?
Feed: Los Angeles Times Book Prize: Best Young Adult Literature (2002).
The Pox Party: National Book Awards: Young People’s Literature (2006).
Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales: World Fantasy Award: Anthology (2015).
Elf Dog and Owl Head: John Newbery Medal Awards: Newbery Honor (2024).
What was the first book M.T. Anderson wrote?
The first book written by M.T. Anderson was Thirsty, published in 1997.
What was the most recent book M.T. Anderson wrote?
His most recently released work was Nicked on July 23rd, 2024.
What is the most popular book by M.T. Anderson?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular M.T. Anderson book is
Feed. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Feed (6.40)
- Nicked (9.50)
- The Pox Party (6.50)
- Thirsty (4.00)
- Landscape with Invisible Hand (6.00)
Are there upcoming new books by M.T. Anderson?
M.T. Anderson has a new book coming out on September 22nd, 2026 called
Stealing Saint Nick.
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How many books has M.T. Anderson written?
M.T. Anderson has written 29 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 books in The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation Series, 1 book in the Horizon Series, 4 books in the Norumbegan Quartet Series, 6 books in the Pals in Peril Series, 10 Standalone Novels, 4 books in the Picture Books, 2 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Horizon Series.