[4] Koertge was a faculty member at Pasadena City College for more than 25 years, where he taught a popular poetry writing workshop.
He also taught at Hamline University in the master of fine arts (MFA) in Writing for Children & Young Adults program.
[5] According to the American Library Association, it was the 75th most banned and challenged book in the United States between 1990 and 1999 due to LGBT content.
[14] The book has received the following awards: Margaux with an X was published November 30, 2003 by Candlewick Press, then republished August 8, 2006.
[19] The American Library Association named it one of the top ten Best Books for Young Adults in 2005.
[29] The first book in the series, Shakespeare Bats Cleanup, was first published March 1, 2003 by Candlewick Press, then republished in 2006.
[31] The second book in the series, Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs, was first published March 9, 2010 by Candlewick Press, then republished in 2012.