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Edward Irving Wortis (born December 23, 1937), better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He is a winner of the Newbery Medal and twice one of the runners-up (Newbery Honor).
Dec 12, 2019 · Here's all about Avi (AKA, Edward Irving Wortis) who was born in 1937 and despite a learning disability persevered to become an award-winning author.
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Working under the pen name of Avi, Edward Irving Wortis is an American author of children’s novels and Young Adult fiction. An imaginative and intelligent writer, his work stands out as some of the best of its genre, appealing to many readers from around the world.
Avi is the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction.
About Avi - Avi. Q. When were you born? A. In 1937, in the city of New York. I was raised in Brooklyn. Q. Where did you get that name? A. My twin sister gave it to me when we were both about a year old. And it stuck. Q. Why don’t you tell your real name? A. The fact is, Avi is the only name I use. Q. What were you like as a kid? A.
Avi is an American author best-known for his books for children and young adults. Born in New York, Avi is a master storyteller whose work spans nearly every genre including comedies, mysteries, historical fiction, graphic novels, adventure stories and much more.