Susan Cooper
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Summary
Susan Cooper is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Burnham[2]. She was born on May 23, 1935[3]. She worked as a writer[4], science fiction writer[5], children's writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (860 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Susan Cooper's place of birth was Burnham[2].
- Susan Cooper was born on May 23, 1935[3].
- Susan Cooper held citizenship in United States[10].
- Susan Cooper held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- English was Susan Cooper's native language[12].
- Susan Cooper's professions included writer[4].
- Susan Cooper worked as a science fiction writer[5].
- Susan Cooper worked as a children's writer[6].
- Susan Cooper's professions included journalist[7].
- Susan Cooper worked as a novelist[8].
- Susan Cooper's professions included musician[13].
- Susan Cooper was educated at Somerville College[14].
- Susan Cooper's education included a stint at University of Oxford[15].
- Susan Cooper was educated at Upton Court Grammar School[16].
- A notable work attributed to Susan Cooper is The Dark Is Rising Sequence[17].
- Susan Cooper received the Margaret Edwards Award[18].
- Susan Cooper received the Newbery Medal[19].
- Susan Cooper received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20].
- Susan Cooper received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[21].
- Susan Cooper received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].
- Susan Cooper is recorded as female[23].
- Susan Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Susan Cooper's genre is children's fiction[25].
- Susan Cooper's genre is fantasy[26].
- Susan Cooper's Commons category is recorded as Susan Cooper[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Burnham[2], Susan Cooper… she was born on May 23, 1935[3]. English was her native language[12].
Education
Educated at Somerville College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1879[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Oxford[15], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Upton Court Grammar School[16], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1912[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], science fiction writer[5], children's writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and musician[13].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Susan Cooper is The Dark Is Rising Sequence[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[18], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41]; Newbery Medal[19], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1922[44]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20], a lifetime achievement award[45], founded in 1975[46]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[21], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1974[49]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51].
Why It Matters
Susan Cooper ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (860 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to her include The Dark Is Rising Sequence[54], a literary pentalogy[55] and The Dark Is Rising[56], a literary work[57].
FAQs
Where was Susan Cooper born?
Susan Cooper's place of birth was Burnham[2].
What did Susan Cooper do for work?
Susan Cooper worked as writer[4], science fiction writer[5], children's writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].
Where did Susan Cooper go to school?
Susan Cooper was educated at Somerville College[14], University of Oxford[15], and Upton Court Grammar School[16].
What awards did Susan Cooper receive?
Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[18], Newbery Medal[19], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20], and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[21].