Markus Zusak
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Summary
Markus Zusak was born on June 23, 1975[1], in Sydney[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and children's writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,533 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1975[7]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[8]
- Educated at: University of New South Wales[9], Engadine High School[10]
- Notable work: The Book Thief[11], The Underdog[12], Fighting Ruben Wolfe[13], When Dogs Cry[14], The Messenger[15], Bridge of Clay[16]
- Award received: Margaret Edwards Award[17], Zilveren Zoen[18], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[19], Kathleen Mitchell Award[20], National Jewish Book Award[21], Michael L. Printz Award[22], Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers[23], Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Markus Zusak[26]
- Family name: Zusak[27]
- Given name: Markus[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Markus Zusak[29]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[30], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Australian English[32], English[33]
- Name in native language: Markus Zusak[34]
- Start of work period: 1999[35]
Why It Matters
Markus Zusak has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Book Thief[38], a literary work[39], founded in 2005[40]; The Messenger[41], a written work[42]; and Bridge of Clay[43], a literary work[44].
FAQs
Where was Markus Zusak born?
Markus Zusak's place of birth was Sydney[2].
What did Markus Zusak do for work?
Markus Zusak worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and children's writer[5].
Where did Markus Zusak go to school?
Markus Zusak was educated at University of New South Wales[9] and Engadine High School[10].
What awards did Markus Zusak receive?
Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[17], Zilveren Zoen[18], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[19], and Kathleen Mitchell Award[20].