Richard Peck (writer)
Richard Peck | |
|---|---|
Peck at the National Bookfest in 2013 | |
| Born | April 10, 1934 Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 2018 (aged 84) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1934–2018 |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, horror, mystery |
| Notable awards | Edgar Award 1977 Margaret Edwards Award 1990 National Humanities Medal 2001 Newbery Medal 2001 |
Richard Wayne Peck (April 10, 1934 – May 23, 2018) was an American novelist known for his contributions to modern young adult literature. He was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder (the sequel to A Long Way From Chicago). He received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1990.