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Known for his unconventional vision and quirky creative style, Avi has penned scores of children's books that young readers devour with a passion. Twice awarded the Newbery Honor medal for his work, this prolific Pied Piper won the 2003 Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead -- an action-packed adventure set in 14th-century England.
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Fact File
| Name:
Avi
Also Known As:
Avi Wortis (full name)
Date of Birth:
December 23, 1937
Place of Birth:
New York, New York
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University of Wisconsin; M.A. in Library Science from Columbia University, 1964
Awards:
The American Library Association's Newbery Honor Medal for The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, 1991,and Nothing but the Truth, 1992; Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead, 2003
Avi's official web site
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2003 Newbery Medal Winner
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| | Crispin: The Cross of Lead
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Avi
A rollicking tale about a young 14th-century serf, Crispin: The Cross of Lead is an adventure that 21st-century kids can relate to. “Avi masterfully creates a plot that sustains tension and suspense from beginning to end, while seamlessly weaving in details of daily medieval life,” said Starr LaTronica, chair of the 2003 Newbery Medal committee, of Avi's award-winning work.
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Avi's Inspirations
| On his official web site, Avi talks about how he gets inspired: "Everybody has ideas. The vital question is, what do you do with them? My rock musician sons shape their ideas into music. My sister takes her ideas and fashions them into poems. My brother uses his ideas to help him understand science. I take my ideas and turn them into stories. Now, what do you think you'll do with your ideas?"
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Avi's Animal Tales
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One of Avi's best-loved animal fantasies, this adventure features a host of woodland creatures starring Poppy, an intrepid field mouse who spends the bulk of her time trying to outrun -- and outwit -- Ocax, a horrifying hoot owl. "An engaging blend of romance, suspense and parody, this fantasy is well-nigh irresistible," according to Publishers Weekly. Check out more of Avi's animal adventures, including:
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| | Avi
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This glimpse into Avi's life sweeps from his Brooklyn childhood -- including his triumph over dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects the individual's ability to write -- to his careers as a librarian and teacher and his success as a beloved writer of children's books. Also available:
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About the Author, © Alfred and Emily Glossbrenner and Cader Company Inc. 2002
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