Judith Guest facts for kids

Judith Guest, born on March 29, 1936, is an American writer. She writes both books and movie scripts. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her great-uncle was Edgar Guest, a famous poet. Judith Guest has also won a special award called the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for her writing.

Growing Up and School

Judith Guest went to Mumford High School in Detroit. Later, her family moved to Royal Oak, Michigan, and she finished high school there in 1954. After high school, she studied at the University of Michigan. She focused on English and psychology, which is the study of the mind. She earned a degree in education.

Her Writing Career

Before becoming a full-time writer, Judith Guest taught at a public school for several years. She then decided to focus completely on writing her first book.

Famous Books and Movies

Judith Guest's first book was called Ordinary People. It was published in 1976. This book was so popular that it was made into a movie in 1980, also called Ordinary People. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Picture, which is a very big honor in filmmaking.

Many of her books, including Second Heaven (1982) and Errands (1997), are about teenagers. These stories often show young people dealing with difficult times in their families. Judith Guest also wrote the script for the 1987 movie Rachel River.

Other Works

In 1988, Judith Guest worked with another writer, Rebecca Hill, on a mystery book called Killing Time in St. Cloud. Her most recent book, The Tarnished Eye, came out in 2004. This story is based on a real mystery that happened in her home state of Michigan.

Personal Life

Judith Guest was married for almost 50 years to Larry LaVercombe. He was her college sweetheart. They had three sons. Today, Judith Guest lives in Edina, Minnesota, with her sons and their families.

See also

In Spanish: Judith Guest para niños