Richard Peck
American novelist
Richard Wayne Peck 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. He received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American... Wikipedia
Born: April 1934, Decatur, IL
Died: May 23, 2018 (age 84 years), New York, NY
Awards: John Newbery Medal, Margaret Edwards Award, National Humanities Medal, and more
Parents: Virginia Grey Peck and Wayne Peck