Gloria D. Miklowitz

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Gloria D. Miklowitz (born May 18, 1927 in New York , † January 20, 2015 in Pasadena ) was an American children's and youth author .

Life

Miklowitz has published over 60 novels and non-fiction books so far (as of 2005). Her books have received numerous American and international awards, including the Emmy for " Best Children's Special ". In addition, three of her novels were filmed.

After graduating from the University of Michigan , she married Professor Julius Miklowitz in 1948 and moved to California where she began writing. She first wrote scripts for documentaries on missiles and torpedoes for the US Navy . After the birth of her second son, she decided to become a children's book author and eventually quit her job. As her sons got older, she began to write youth literature.

She last lived as a widow in La Canada , California. Two of her three sons are professors of philosophy and psychology, respectively .

Quote

"I write because I like to try on different lives through my characters and want to help young people find answers to their problems."

Works

  • The Enemy Has a Face (2003)
  • Secrets in the House of Delgardo (2001)
  • Masada, the Last Fortress (1999)
  • Camouflage. Harcourt Brace (1998)
  • Past Forgiving (1995)
  • The Killing Boy (1993)
  • The War Between the Classes (1985)

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personal data
SURNAME Miklowitz, Gloria D.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American author for children and young people
DATE OF BIRTH May 18, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City
DATE OF DEATH 20th January 2015
Place of death Pasadena, California