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Edward Bloor
Bloor in 2020
Bloor in 2020
Born Edward William Bloor
(1950-10-12) October 12, 1950 (age 74)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation Writer
Nationality American
Education Notre Dame High School
Fordham University (BA)
Period 1986–present
Genre Young adult fiction

Edward William Bloor (born October 12, 1950) is an American writer. He is best known for his exciting novels for young adults. His most famous books include Tangerine and London Calling.

About Edward Bloor

Edward Bloor was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1950. He grew up there and later went to Notre Dame High School. In 2015, his old high school honored him.

After high school, he studied at Fordham University. He earned his degree in 1973. Edward Bloor married Pamela Dixon in 1984. They have a daughter and a son. Today, he lives in Winter Garden, Florida.

His Books and Plays

Edward Bloor has written many books and plays. He is especially known for his novels for young readers. Here are some of his works:

  • Tangerine, 1997
  • Crusader, 1999
  • Story Time, 2001
  • London Calling, 2006
  • Taken, 2008
  • Memory Lane, 2010
  • A Plague Year, 2011
  • Summer of Smoke, 2015
  • Candlemas Eve, 2016
  • Centennial, 2017
  • Fireside Chats, 2018
  • Many Mansions, 2019
  • The Star in the East, 2020
  • Ten-Minute Plays, 2021
  • The Untimely Adventures of Mimi: Christopher Columbus, 2020 (with Amanda Breed)
  • The Untimely Adventures of Mimi: George and Martha Washington, 2021 (with Amanda Breed)
  • The Untimely Adventures of Mimi: Betsy Ross, 2023 (with Amanda Breed)

Awards and Recognition

Edward Bloor's books have won many awards. These awards show how much people enjoy his stories. Here are some of the honors his works have received:

For Tangerine

  • American Library Association Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults, 1997
  • Nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel, 1998
  • American Booksellers Association Pick of the List, 1997
  • New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, 1997
  • A "Horn Book" Fanfare Book
  • A "BCCB" Blue Ribbon Book

For Crusader

For Story Time

  • Nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel, 2005
  • New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 2006

For London Calling

For Taken

  • The Florida Book Award Silver Medal, 2008
  • Florida Sunshine State Readers Selection, 2010

For A Plague Year

  • Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award Selection, 2012

For Centennial

  • FTF Miami, New Year/New Work Play Reading Series Selection, 2020
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