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Also known as Edward Irving Wortis, Edward Wortis
American author of children's books
OverviewAI-generated
Avi, born Edward in New York City on December 23, 1937, is an American writer and novelist specializing in children's literature. He writes in American English and has produced numerous works, including *The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle*. His bibliography also features titles such as *Holt McDougal Literature--Grade 6*, *Holt McDougal Literature--Grade 7*, *City of Magic*, *Loyalty*, and *Most Important Thing*.
Avi was educated at Stuyvesant High School, Antioch College, and Antioch University. He is a recipient of the Newbery Medal, an award for which he is recognized in specific collections. He is male and speaks English. His relative is Alan Arkin.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 23 Dec 1937
- Works
- 178
Top works
- Holt McDougal Literature--Grade 6
- Holt McDougal Literature--Grade 7
- City of Magic
- Loyalty
- Most Important Thing
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Official website
Avi - Author of books for children and teens
upcoming or recently published July 21, 2026 recent classicAvi 12genres"Writers don't write writing. They write reading." adventure animal stories comedy early reader fantasy ghosts graphic novel historical mystery picture books short stories young adult
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Edward
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Occupation
- writer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- American English
- Award
- Newbery Medal
- Field of work
- children's literature
- Official website
- www.avi-writer.com
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- date of birth
- 1937-12-23
- pseudonym
- Avi
- writing language
- American English
- nickname
- Avi
- relative
- Alan Arkin
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