Jennifer Donnelly

American writer of young adult fiction
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Jennifer Donnelly

Summary

Jennifer Donnelly is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Port Chester[2]. She was born on August 16, 1963[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and children's writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Port Chester[2], Jennifer Donnelly…
  • Jennifer Donnelly was born on August 16, 1963[3].
  • Jennifer Donnelly was born on August 29, 1969[9].
  • Jennifer Donnelly held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Jennifer Donnelly's native language[11].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's professions included novelist[4].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's professions included writer[5].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's professions included author[6].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Jennifer Donnelly was educated at University of Rochester[12].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's education included a stint at Birkbeck, University of London[13].
  • Jennifer Donnelly was educated at University of London[14].
  • Jennifer Donnelly was educated at Rye High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jennifer Donnelly is A Northern Light[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jennifer Donnelly is Revolution[17].
  • Jennifer Donnelly received the Carnegie Medal[18].
  • Jennifer Donnelly is recorded as female[19].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's Commons category is recorded as Jennifer Donnelly[21].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's family name is recorded as Donnelly[22].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's given name is recorded as Jennifer[23].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's official website is recorded as https://www.jenniferdonnelly.com[24].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[25].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's nominated for is recorded as Carnegie Medal[26].
  • Jennifer Donnelly's nominated for is recorded as Michael L. Printz Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Port Chester[2], Jennifer Donnelly… Recorded date of birth include August 16, 1963[3] and August 29, 1969[9]. English was her native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of Rochester[12], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1850[30], headquartered in Rochester[31]; Birkbeck, University of London[13], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1823[34], headquartered in London[35]; University of London[14], a university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1836[38], headquartered in London[39]; and Rye High School[15], a high school[40], in United States[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and children's writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A Northern Light[16], a written work[42] and Revolution[17], a literary work[43].

Recognition

Jennifer Donnelly received the Carnegie Medal[18].

Why It Matters

Jennifer Donnelly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jennifer Donnelly born?

Jennifer Donnelly's place of birth was Port Chester[2].

What did Jennifer Donnelly do for work?

Jennifer Donnelly worked as novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and children's writer[7].

Where did Jennifer Donnelly go to school?

Jennifer Donnelly was educated at University of Rochester[12], Birkbeck, University of London[13], University of London[14], and Rye High School[15].

What awards did Jennifer Donnelly receive?

Honors received include Carnegie Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Google Books. californiayoungreadermedal.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . canada.com. canada.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work A Northern Light, Revolution
    Given name Jennifer
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