Edward Bloor
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| Edward Bloor | |
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 Edward Bloor |
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| Born | October 12, 1950 Trenton, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Novelist, editor |
| Nationality | American |
| Writing period | 1997 - present |
| Genres | Young adult literature |
Edward William Bloor (born October 12, 1950) is an American author of young adult novels best known for his book Tangerine.[1]
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[edit] Personal life
Bloor was born in Trenton, New Jersey, son of Edward William and Mary (Cowley) Bloor. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 1973. On August 4, 1984, he married Pamela Dixon, a teacher. He has a daughter, Amanda, and a son, Spencer. Bloor currently lives in Winter Garden, Florida.[1]
[edit] Career
Bloor was an English teacher in Florida public schools from 1983 to 1986. This influenced him to write his first novel, Tangerine (1997), which has won several awards. His second book, Crusader, was published in 1999. His teaching experience inspired him to create his third novel Story Time (2004), which is a satire about standardized testing. Starting in 1986, Bloor has been working at Harcourt School Publishers in Orlando as senior editor.
[edit] Novels
- Tangerine (Harcourt Brace, 1997)
- Crusader (Harcourt Brace, 1999)
- Story Time (Harcourt, 2004)
- London Calling (Alfred A. Knopf, 2006)
- Taken (Alfred A. Knopf, 2007)
[edit] Awards
- For Tangerine
- American Library Association Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults, 1998
- Edgar Award nomination for Best Young Adult Novel, 1998
- American Booksellers Association Pick of the List, 1997
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, 1997
- For Crusader
- New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 2000
- Young Adults' Choices Best of the Rest, 2000
- For Story Time
- Edgar Award nomination for Best Young Adult Novel, 2005
- New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 2006
- For London Calling
- New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 2007
- For Taken
- The Florida Book Award Silver Medal, 2008
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Biography". Edward Bloor Official Website (Undated). Retrieved on 2006-08-19.
[edit] External links
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| NAME | Bloor, Edward |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Young adult novelist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 12, 1950 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Trenton, New Jersey |
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