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Daniel Pennac

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French author

FranceWritersBorn 1944 · age 81
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Daniel Pennac is a French writer. He received the Prix Renaudot in 2007 for his essay Chagrin d'école.

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Daniel Pennac
said · 2008
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If young people don’t like reading, let’s not blame television or the modern world or school.

The Rights of the Reader (2008 translation by Sarah Adams)

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Daniel Pennac
said · 2008
Own words

Schools everywhere have always confined themselves to making students learn techniques and write essays, while proscribing treading for pleasure.

The Rights of the Reader (2008 translation by Sarah Adams)

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Awards 8

2023Raymond Chandler Award
2023Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française
2008Grand Prix Metropolis bleu
2007Prix Renaudot
1992Amerigo Vespucci Youth Award
1990Prix du Livre Inter
1988Prix Mystère de la Critique
1987Michel-Lebrun prize

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About this person

Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1944 · age 81
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28 languages

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