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Bruce Coville
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| Born | Bruce Farrington Coville May 16, 1950 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse | Katherine Dietz |
| Children | 3 |
Bruce Farrington Coville (born May 16, 1950) is a popular author who writes books for young people. He started publishing his stories in 1977. Since then, he has written more than 100 books.
About Bruce Coville
Bruce Coville was born on May 16, 1950, in Syracuse, New York. He has lived there for most of his life. His father, Arthur Farrington, was adopted and took the last name Coville.
Bruce Coville's Early Life
Growing up, Bruce Coville lived in what he called "farm country." Before he became a full-time writer, he worked many different jobs. He was a toymaker, a gravedigger, and even sold cookware. He also worked on an assembly line.
Bruce Coville as a Teacher
Bruce Coville also spent time as an elementary school teacher. He taught both second and fourth grade students. These experiences likely helped him understand what young readers enjoy.
Bruce Coville's Family Life
Bruce Coville married Katherine Dietz when he was nineteen years old. They have three children together. Their son, Orion, was born in 1970. Their daughter, Cara, was born in 1975. Their youngest son, Adam, was born in 1981.
Bruce Coville's Books and Writing
Bruce Coville loved reading from a young age. He enjoyed mystery books like Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. He also loved Tom Swift and many comic books. He especially liked books that made him laugh and also gave him a thrill.
Why Bruce Coville Writes
Wanting to share those same exciting feelings with others made him want to write. By his mid-teens, he knew he wanted to be an author. He never stopped pursuing this dream after he turned 19.
Bruce Coville's First Book
His very first book was a picture book called The Foolish Giant. It was published in 1977. His wife, Katherine Coville, drew the pictures for the book.
How Bruce Coville Writes His Stories
Bruce Coville uses different ways to write his books. Sometimes he plans everything out with a detailed outline. Other times, he just starts writing and sees where the story goes. As of 2015, he often uses an "ever-expanding outline." This means he plans the beginning and end of a story. Then, he fills in the middle parts as he writes.
Bruce Coville's Many Books
Bruce Coville has written over 100 books for young adults. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Even with so many books, he has said that writing each new one gets harder. He wants to make sure his books are always high quality and that he doesn't repeat himself.
Full Cast Audio
Bruce Coville also helped start a company called Full Cast Audio. This company creates audiobooks. They record full versions of young adult fiction books with many different voice actors. This makes the stories come alive for listeners.
Bruce Coville's Awards
Bruce Coville has received several awards for his contributions to literature. These awards recognize his excellent writing and storytelling.
Golden Duck Awards
He has won three Golden Duck Awards. This award celebrates science fiction books for young readers.
- In 1992, he won for his novel My Teacher Glows in the Dark.
- In 2000, he won for I Was a 6th Grade Alien.
- In 2006, he won for producing an audio version of Robert A. Heinlein's book The Rolling Stones.
Skylark Award
In 2000, the NESFA group gave Bruce Coville the Skylark Award. This award honors people who have made a big difference in science fiction. It also recognizes those who show good personal qualities, like the famous author "Doc" Smith.
Empire State Award
In 2012, Bruce Coville received the "Empire State Award for Excellence in Literature for Young People." The New York Library Association gives out this award. He was the 23rd person to receive this special honor.
Books by Bruce Coville
