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Cynthia Voigt
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1942
Cynthia Irving Voigt is an American writer of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse. Her first book in the Tillerman family series, Homecoming, was nominated for several international prizes and adapted as a 1996 film. Her novel Dicey's Song won the 1983 Newbery Medal.
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About Cynthia Voigt
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1942
Cynthia Irving Voigt is an American writer of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse. Her first book in the Tillerman family series, Homecoming, was nominated for several international prizes and adapted as a 1996 film. Her novel Dicey's Song won the 1983 Newbery Medal.
Cynthia Voigt was born in Boston in 1942 and has dedicated her life to young adult literature.
Her most acclaimed work, Dicey's Song, is a fundamental reference in her extensive bibliography.
In addition to being a writer, Voigt worked as an English teacher, which enriched her narrative style.
Her stories explore profound themes such as adventure, mystery, racism, and child abuse.
With a prolific career, she has published a total of 185 works focused on young readers.
