Kevin Brockmeier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kevin John Brockmeier
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| Born | December 6, 1972 Hialeah, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Southwest Missouri State University Iowa Writers' Workshop (MFA) |
| Notable works | Things That Fall from the Sky The View From The Seventh Layer The Brief History of the Dead |
Kevin John Brockmeier (born December 6, 1972) is an American writer. He writes both fantasy stories and other types of fiction that explore real-life feelings and ideas. His books often make you think deeply. One of his most well-known works is The Brief History of the Dead, which came out in 2006.
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About Kevin Brockmeier
Kevin Brockmeier was born in Hialeah, Florida. He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. He went to Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School and then to Southwest Missouri State University. He also studied writing at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He even taught there for a while! Today, he still lives in Little Rock.
Kevin Brockmeier has written many short stories. These stories have appeared in different magazines and books. He has also published two collections of his short stories. Besides that, he has written two novels for children and two fantasy novels for older readers.
Kevin Brockmeier's Books and Stories
Kevin Brockmeier has written many different kinds of books. He writes novels, which are longer stories. He also writes collections of short stories. Some of his books are even for younger readers, like you!
Story Collections
These books are collections of shorter stories written by Kevin Brockmeier.
- Things That Fall from the Sky (2002)
- The View From The Seventh Layer (2008)
- The Ghost Variations (2021)
Novels
These are longer stories, or books, written by Kevin Brockmeier.
- The Truth About Celia (2003)
- The Brief History of the Dead (2006)
- The Illumination (2011)
- A Few Seconds of Radiant Filmstrip: A Memoir of Seventh Grade (2014)
Books for Younger Readers
Kevin Brockmeier has also written books specifically for children and young adults.
- City of Names (2002)
- Grooves: A Kind of Mystery (2006)
Other Stories
Sometimes, a story might be published on its own before it becomes part of a bigger book.
- "The Brief History of the Dead" was first published in The New Yorker magazine in 2003. This story later became the first chapter of his novel with the same name.
Awards and Recognition
Kevin Brockmeier has won several important awards for his writing. These awards show that his stories are highly respected and enjoyed by many people.
- O. Henry Award (He won this award twice, in 2000 and 2002, for his short stories "These Hands" and "The Ceiling")
- Nelson Algren Award
- Italo Calvino Short Fiction Award
- James Michener–Paul Engle Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient
