Tamora Pierce

American writer of fantasy novels for children and adults
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Tamora Pierce

Summary

Tamora Pierce is a human[1]. Her place of birth was South Connellsville[2]. She was born on December 13, 1954[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], and comics writer[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Tamora Pierce was born in South Connellsville[2].
  • Tamora Pierce was born on December 13, 1954[3].
  • Tamora Pierce held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Tamora Pierce's professions included writer[4].
  • Tamora Pierce's professions included novelist[5].
  • Tamora Pierce worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Tamora Pierce worked as a comics writer[7].
  • Tamora Pierce's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[10].
  • Tamora Pierce's education included a stint at Albert Gallatin High School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Tamora Pierce is The Song of the Lioness[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Tamora Pierce is The Immortals[13].
  • Tamora Pierce received the Margaret Edwards Award[14].
  • Tamora Pierce received the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[15].
  • Tamora Pierce is recorded as female[16].
  • Tamora Pierce's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Tamora Pierce's Commons category is recorded as Tamora Pierce[18].
  • Tamora Pierce's family name is recorded as Pierce[19].
  • Tamora Pierce's official website is recorded as http://www.tamora-pierce.com/[20].
  • Tamora Pierce's work location is recorded as Syracuse[21].
  • Tamora Pierce's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[22].
  • Tamora Pierce's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[23].
  • Tamora Pierce's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[24].
  • Tamora Pierce's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[25].
  • Tamora Pierce's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Tamora Pierce's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tamora Pierce was born in South Connellsville[2]. She was born on December 13, 1954[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[10], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and Albert Gallatin High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1951[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Song of the Lioness[12], a book series[35] and The Immortals[13], a book series[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[14], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1988[39] and Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[15], a science fiction award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1966[42].

Why It Matters

Tamora Pierce has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Tamora Pierce born?

Tamora Pierce was born in South Connellsville[2].

What did Tamora Pierce do for work?

Tamora Pierce worked as writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], and comics writer[7].

Where did Tamora Pierce go to school?

Tamora Pierce was educated at University of Pennsylvania[10] and Albert Gallatin High School[11].

What awards did Tamora Pierce receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[14] and Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Google Books. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . infoplease.com. infoplease.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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