David Almond
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Summary
David Almond is a human[1]. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on May 15, 1951[3]. He worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], author[6], novelist[7], and young adult author[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
- David Almond's place of birth was Gateshead[10].
- David Almond was born on May 15, 1951[3].
- David Almond held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- English was David Almond's native language[12].
- David Almond worked as a writer[4].
- David Almond worked as a children's writer[5].
- David Almond worked as an author[6].
- David Almond worked as a novelist[7].
- David Almond worked as a young adult author[8].
- David Almond's field of work was literature[13].
- Among David Almond's employers was Bath Spa University[14].
- David Almond was educated at University of East Anglia[15].
- A notable work attributed to David Almond is Skellig[16].
- A notable work attributed to David Almond is Kit's Wilderness[17].
- A notable work attributed to David Almond is The Fire-Eaters[18].
- David Almond received the Hans Christian Andersen Award[19].
- David Almond received the Zilveren Griffel[20].
- David Almond received the Zilveren Zoen[21].
- David Almond received the Hans Christian Andersen Award[22].
- David Almond received the Carnegie Medal[23].
- David Almond received the Michael L. Printz Award[24].
- David Almond was a member of Royal Society of Literature[25].
- David Almond was influenced by Gabriel García Márquez[26].
- David Almond is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1951-05-15[30]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: dadd63cf-9306-49e8-889c-84705ec0d50d[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Newcastle upon Tyne[2], a city[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 0200[35] and Gateshead[10], a town[36], in United Kingdom[37]. David Almond was born on May 15, 1951[3]. English was his native language[12].
Education
David Almond was educated at University of East Anglia[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], author[6], novelist[7], and young adult author[8]. David Almond's field of work was literature[13]. He was employed by Bath Spa University[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Skellig[16], Kit's Wilderness[17], and The Fire-Eaters[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Hans Christian Andersen Award[19], a literary award[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1956[40]; Zilveren Griffel[20], a children's literature award[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1971[43]; Zilveren Zoen[21], a young adult literature award[44], in Netherlands[45]; Carnegie Medal[23], a literary award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1936[48]; Michael L. Printz Award[24], a literary award[49], in United States[50], founded in 2000[51]; and Nestlé Children's Book Prize[52], an award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1985[55].
Why It Matters
David Almond has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was David Almond born?
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
What did David Almond do for work?
David Almond worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], author[6], novelist[7], and young adult author[8].
Where did David Almond go to school?
David Almond was educated at University of East Anglia[15].
What awards did David Almond receive?
Honors received include Hans Christian Andersen Award[19], Zilveren Griffel[20], Zilveren Zoen[21], and Hans Christian Andersen Award[22].