John Steinbeck is an author that most people are familiar with. In almost every high school across America, one of his books is on a required reading list that students are supposed to read. But who is the man behind the stories? What was it like for his when he was a kid and why did he write what he wrote? You will find all those answers and more ... when you read this biography of John Steinbeck, and then learn what happened to him in his own hometown. John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902 in Salinas ... Valley, which was located in Monterey County. He was raised by his father, Joh...

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• Grade Level: High School