Paul Zindel
, 1936 - 2003
Paul Zindel was an American teacher, playwright and prolific writer of young adult fiction, publishing more than fifty novels and short stories. He and his sister were raised on Staten Island, New York by their mother after his father left the family for another woman when Zindel was two years old. Dysfunctional families, neglectful or abusive parents, and alienated teenagers feature throughout his writing, and many of his stories are set on Staten Island where he grew up, including Harry and Hortense at Hormone High. His first novel, The Pigman (1968) is frequently taught in American schools. The text was widely banned during the 1990s on account of its depiction of sexual themes and use of offensive language. Zindel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971, and in 2002 he received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association, in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of young adult literature.
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Official website (accessed: February 19, 2017).
Bio prepared by Miriam Riverlea, University of New England, mriverlea@gmail.com
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