Gary Paulsen
American writer (1939-2021) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 82
Gary James Paulsen was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers.
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2021Died13 October 20211997Margaret Edwards AwardAward1995Regina MedalAward1989Vermont Golden Dome Book AwardAward1939Born17 May 1939
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He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.
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United States
Category
Writers
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2021 · aged 82
