Jennifer Donnelly
1963,1969
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United States of America
native language: English
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: University of Rochester, Birkbeck, University of London, University of London, Rye High School
occupation: novelist, writer, author, children's writer
award received: Carnegie Medal
official website: www.jenniferdonnelly.com
Jennifer Donnelly (born August 16, 1963) is an American writer best known for the young adult historical novel A Northern Light. A Northern Light was published as A Gathering Light in the U.K. There, it won the 2003 Carnegie Medal, recognizing the year's outstanding children's book. For the 70th anniversary of the Medal a few years later, it was named one of the top ten winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favorite. Similarly, it was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time in 2015. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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