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Richard Wayne Peck (April 10, 1934 – May 23, 2018) was an American novelist known for his contributions to modern young adult literature.He was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder (the sequel to A Long Way From Chicago). [3]
Jean Marie Auel (/ aʊ l /; née Untinen; born February 18, 1936) is an American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.
Seveneves is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson published in 2015. The story tells of the desperate efforts to preserve Homo sapiens in the wake of apocalyptic events on Earth after the unexplained disintegration of the Moon and the remaking of human society as a space-based civilization after a severe genetic bottleneck.
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include a poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent. Here are the women appearing on quarters this year Skip to main ...
In this viral video, @historyabouther on TikTok shares fast facts about the 5 American women to be celebrated on U.S. quarters for the first time in 2022.
Among these are the great books project including the book series Great Books of the Western World, now containing 60 volumes. In 1998 Modern Library, an American publishing company, polled its editorial board to find the best 100 novels of the 20th century: Modern Library 100 Best Novels. These attempts have been criticized for their ...
Between Earth and Sky is a fantasy novel series by American writer Rebecca Roanhorse. It currently comprises three novels: Black Sun (2020), Fevered Star (2022), and Mirrored Heavens (2024). It is an epic fantasy series inspired by various pre-Columbian American cultures.
The Female Man is a feminist science fiction novel by American writer Joanna Russ.It was originally written in 1970 and first published in 1975 by Bantam Books.Russ was an ardent feminist and challenged sexist views during the 1970s with her novels, short stories, and nonfiction works.