Dave Eggers

Writing

Born: 1970-03-12
From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.3

Biography

Dave Eggers (born March 12, 1970) is an American writer, editor, and publisher. His 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the literacy project 826 Valencia, and the human rights non-profit organisation Voice of Witness. Additionally, he founded ScholarMatch, a program that connects donors with students needing funds for college tuition. His writing has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Eggers, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & Nominations7 won · 0 nominated

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Newbery Medal

2024
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Carl Sandburg Literary Award

2017
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Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community

2009
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Prix Médicis étranger

2009
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American Book Awards

2009
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TED Prize

2008
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Heinz Award

2007