Katherine Paterson
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Katherine Paterson
Summary
Katherine Paterson is a human[1]. Born in Huai'an[2], she… she was born on October 31, 1932[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], and missionary[7]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Katherine Paterson's place of birth was Huai'an[2].
- Katherine Paterson was born on October 31, 1932[3].
- A child of Katherine Paterson was David L. Paterson[9].
- Katherine Paterson held citizenship in United States[10].
- Katherine Paterson worked as a writer[4].
- Katherine Paterson worked as a novelist[5].
- Katherine Paterson worked as a children's writer[6].
- Katherine Paterson's professions included missionary[7].
- Katherine Paterson was educated at Union Presbyterian Seminary[11].
- Katherine Paterson's education included a stint at King University[12].
- A notable work attributed to Katherine Paterson is Bridge to Terabithia[13].
- A notable work attributed to Katherine Paterson is The Great Gilly Hopkins[14].
- A notable work attributed to Katherine Paterson is Jacob Have I Loved[15].
- A notable work attributed to Katherine Paterson is Of Nightingales That Weep[16].
- A notable work attributed to Katherine Paterson is Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom[17].
- Katherine Paterson received the Newbery Medal[18].
- Katherine Paterson received the Hans Christian Andersen Award[19].
- Katherine Paterson received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[20].
- Katherine Paterson received the Children's Literature Legacy Award[21].
- Katherine Paterson received the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature[22].
- Katherine Paterson received the Library of Congress Living Legend[23].
- Katherine Paterson is recorded as female[24].
- Katherine Paterson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Katherine Paterson's Commons category is recorded as Katherine Paterson[26].
- Katherine Paterson's family name is recorded as Paterson[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1932-10-31[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 47a7f298-0099-464e-bc5c-0816dcb3804e[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Katherine Paterson's place of birth was Huai'an[2]. She was born on October 31, 1932[3].
Education
Educated at Union Presbyterian Seminary[11], a seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1812[34] and King University[12], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1867[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], and missionary[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Bridge to Terabithia[13], a literary work[38]; The Great Gilly Hopkins[14], a written work[39]; Jacob Have I Loved[15], a literary work[40]; Of Nightingales That Weep[16]; and Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Newbery Medal[18], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1922[43]; Hans Christian Andersen Award[19], a literary award[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1956[46]; Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[20], a literary award[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 2002[49]; Children's Literature Legacy Award[21], a literary award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1954[52]; National Ambassador for Young People's Literature[22], a title of honor[53], founded in 2008[54]; and Library of Congress Living Legend[23], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 2000[57].
Personal Life
A child of Katherine Paterson was David L. Paterson[9].
Why It Matters
Katherine Paterson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to her include Bridge to Terabithia[60], a literary work[61].
FAQs
Where was Katherine Paterson born?
Katherine Paterson was born in Huai'an[2].
What did Katherine Paterson do for work?
Katherine Paterson worked as writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], and missionary[7].
Where did Katherine Paterson go to school?
Katherine Paterson was educated at Union Presbyterian Seminary[11] and King University[12].
What awards did Katherine Paterson receive?
Honors received include Newbery Medal[18], Hans Christian Andersen Award[19], Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[20], and Children's Literature Legacy Award[21].