Robin McKinley

American fantasy writer
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Robin McKinley

Summary

Robin McKinley is a human[1]. Born in Warren[2], she… she was born on November 16, 1952[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warren[2], Robin McKinley…
  • Robin McKinley was born on November 16, 1952[3].
  • Robin McKinley was married to Peter Dickinson[8].
  • Robin McKinley held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Robin McKinley's professions included writer[4].
  • Robin McKinley's professions included novelist[5].
  • Robin McKinley's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Robin McKinley was educated at Bowdoin College[10].
  • Robin McKinley's education included a stint at Gould Academy[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin McKinley is The Hero and the Crown[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin McKinley is Deerskin[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin McKinley is Sunshine[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin McKinley is Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast[15].
  • Robin McKinley received the Newbery Medal[16].
  • Robin McKinley received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17].
  • Robin McKinley received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[18].
  • Robin McKinley received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[19].
  • Robin McKinley is recorded as female[20].
  • Robin McKinley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robin McKinley's Commons category is recorded as Robin McKinley[22].
  • Robin McKinley's residence is recorded as Ohio[23].
  • Robin McKinley's residence is recorded as Warren[24].
  • Robin McKinley's family name is recorded as McKinley[25].
  • Robin McKinley's given name is recorded as Robin[26].
  • Robin McKinley's given name is recorded as Jennifer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robin McKinley's place of birth was Warren[2]. She was born on November 16, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Bowdoin College[10], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Brunswick[31] and Gould Academy[11], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1836[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Hero and the Crown[12], a literary work[35]; Deerskin[13], a literary work[36]; Sunshine[14], a literary work[37]; and Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast[15], a written work[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Newbery Medal[16], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1922[41]; World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], a literary award[42], founded in 1975[43]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[18], a literary award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1974[46]; and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[19], a literary award[47], founded in 1992[48].

Personal Life

Robin McKinley was married to Peter Dickinson[8].

Why It Matters

Robin McKinley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Robin McKinley born?

Robin McKinley was born in Warren[2].

Who was Robin McKinley married to?

Robin McKinley's spouses include Peter Dickinson[8].

What did Robin McKinley do for work?

Robin McKinley worked as writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Where did Robin McKinley go to school?

Robin McKinley was educated at Bowdoin College[10] and Gould Academy[11].

What awards did Robin McKinley receive?

Honors received include Newbery Medal[16], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[18], and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . ala.org. ala.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . 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
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  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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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