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Marc Henry Aronson
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| Born | October 19, 1950 |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, publisher, speaker, and historian |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | New York University (Ph.D.) |
| Notable awards | Sibert Medal (2001) |
| Spouse | Marina Budhos (1997–present)) |
| Children | 2 |
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Marc Henry Aronson was born on October 19, 1950. He is an American writer, editor, and historian. He is well-known for writing nonfiction books for children and young adults.
Who is Marc Aronson?
Marc Henry Aronson writes many books, especially about history and biographies. He also works as an editor and publisher. This means he helps other writers get their books ready for readers.
Early Life and Family
Marc Aronson was born in 1950. His father, Boris Aronson, was a famous designer for theater stages. His mother was Lisa Jalowetz Aronson. Marc's grandfather was Heinrich Jalowetz, a musical conductor.
Marc Aronson earned a Ph.D. in American History from New York University. A Ph.D. is a very high degree you can get from a university.
Writing and Awards
Marc Aronson writes books that teach readers about real events and people. These are called nonfiction books. He has written many books for young people, including those about history.
In 2001, Marc Aronson won a special award called the Sibert Medal. This award is given to the best nonfiction book for children. He won it for his book Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado.
He also used to write a column for School Library Journal. This is a magazine for people who work in school libraries. He also wrote a blog for them about nonfiction books.
Personal Life
In 1997, Marc Aronson married Marina Budhos. She is also an author. They have two sons together. The family lives in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Marc Aronson also teaches at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He works in the School of Library and Information Science.
