Scott Westerfeld

American science fiction writer
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Scott Westerfeld

Summary

Scott Westerfeld is a human[1]. He was born in Dallas[2]. He was born on May 5, 1963[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (658 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Scott Westerfeld's place of birth was Dallas[2].
  • Scott Westerfeld was born on May 5, 1963[3].
  • Scott Westerfeld was married to Justine Larbalestier[9].
  • Scott Westerfeld held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Scott Westerfeld's native language[11].
  • Scott Westerfeld worked as a writer[4].
  • Scott Westerfeld worked as a novelist[5].
  • Scott Westerfeld worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Scott Westerfeld's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Scott Westerfeld's education included a stint at Vassar College[12].
  • Scott Westerfeld received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[13].
  • Scott Westerfeld received the Q130749096[14].
  • Scott Westerfeld received the Q130820029[15].
  • Scott Westerfeld received the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[16].
  • Scott Westerfeld is recorded as male[17].
  • Scott Westerfeld's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Scott Westerfeld's genre is science fiction[19].
  • Scott Westerfeld's Commons category is recorded as Scott Westerfeld[20].
  • Scott Westerfeld's family name is recorded as Westerfeld[21].
  • Scott Westerfeld's given name is recorded as Scott[22].
  • Scott Westerfeld's official website is recorded as https://scottwesterfeld.com/[23].
  • Scott Westerfeld's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Scott Westerfeld[24].
  • Scott Westerfeld's Commons gallery is recorded as Scott Westerfeld[25].
  • Scott Westerfeld's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[26].
  • Scott Westerfeld's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Scott Westerfeld was born in Dallas[2]. He was born on May 5, 1963[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Scott Westerfeld was educated at Vassar College[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[13]; Q130749096[14]; Q130820029[15]; and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[16], a literary award[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Scott Westerfeld was married to Justine Larbalestier[9].

Why It Matters

Scott Westerfeld ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (658 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Uglies[32], a literary work[33]; Leviathan[34], a literary work[35]; Goliath[36], a literary work[37]; Midnighters trilogy[38], a book series[39], in United States[40]; and Behemoth[41], a written work[42].

FAQs

Where was Scott Westerfeld born?

Scott Westerfeld was born in Dallas[2].

Who was Scott Westerfeld married to?

Scott Westerfeld's spouses include Justine Larbalestier[9].

What did Scott Westerfeld do for work?

Scott Westerfeld worked as writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7].

Where did Scott Westerfeld go to school?

Scott Westerfeld was educated at Vassar College[12].

What awards did Scott Westerfeld receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[13], Q130749096[14], Q130820029[15], and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . gpi.noosfere.org. gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . romanphiles38.jimdofree.com. romanphiles38.jimdofree.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . actualitte.com. actualitte.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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