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Melvin Burgess
British children's writer · Spain · On the map · Writers · Born 1954 · age 72
Melvin Burgess is a British writer of children's fiction. He became famous in 1996 with the publication of Junk, about heroin-addicted teenagers on the streets of Bristol. In Britain, Junk became one of the best-known young adult books of the decade.
Melvin Burgess is read about 26 times a day, in 15 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 July 2026
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Awards
About this person
Burgess won the annual Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British author. For the 10th anniversary in 2007 it was named one of the top ten Medal-winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favourite.
Where to find them
The same award as Melvin
Meg RosoffBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
Aidan ChambersBoth received Carnegie MedalBerlie DohertyBoth received Carnegie Medal
Geraldine McCaughreanBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction PrizePeter DickinsonBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
Margo JeffersonBoth received Carnegie Medal