Andrew Clements facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andrew Clements
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Clements at a Scholastic book fair in 2008
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| Born | Andrew Elborn Clements May 29, 1949 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 2019 (aged 70) Baldwin, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, educator |
| Period | 1985–2019 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Spouse | Rebecca Clements |
| Children | 4 |
Andrew Elborn Clements (May 29, 1949 – November 28, 2019) was an American author. He wrote many popular books for children.
He is best known for his first novel, Frindle. This book won many awards. One award was chosen by kids in about 20 different U.S. states. In 2016, Frindle also won the Phoenix Award. This award is given to a great book that didn't win a major prize when it was first published.
About Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements was born in Camden, New Jersey. He grew up in nearby towns like Oaklyn and Cherry Hill. Later, his family moved to Springfield, Illinois.
As a kid, he loved spending summers at a cabin in Maine. He enjoyed swimming, hiking, and water skiing. Every evening, he would read books.
He went to Northwestern University and National Louis University. After college, he became a teacher. He loved sharing books with students from elementary school to high school.
Before becoming a full-time author, Clements worked for different publishing companies. He helped publish, edit, and market many good children's books. In 1985, he wrote his first book, a picture book called Bird Delbert. His first novel was Frindle, which won 16 state book awards and the Christopher Award.
Andrew Clements was married to Rebecca Pierpont. They had four sons. He passed away at his home in Baldwin, Maine, on November 28, 2019, at age 70.
Awards and Recognition
Andrew Clements's books won many awards. His book Frindle was especially recognized. The Children's Literature Association gave Frindle the Phoenix Award in 2016. This award honors the best English-language children's book published in 1996 that did not win a major award at the time.
Key Awards for Frindle
- 2001: Utah Children's Choice Award
- 1999–2000: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
- 1999: Texas Children's Crown Award
- 1999: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
- 1998–1999: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award (Illinois)
- 1998–1999: Young Hoosier Book Award (Indiana)
- 1998–1999: William Allen White Children's Book Award (Kansas)
- 1997: Christopher Award
- 2015: Phoenix Award
Other Noted Awards
- 2004: California Young Readers Medal for The School Story
- 2004: American Library Association Schneider Family Book Award for Things Not Seen
- 2007: Edgar Allan Poe Award for best juvenile book for Room One: A Mystery or Two
