Meg Cabot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meg Cabot
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Cabot in September 2012
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| Born | Meggin Patricia Cabot February 1, 1967 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Pen name | Meg Cabot Patricia Cabot Jenny Carroll |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Indiana University (BA) |
| Genre | Chick-lit, Mystery, Romance |
| Notable works | The Princess Diaries The Mediator Avalon High |
| Spouse |
Benjamin D. Egnatz
(m. 1993) |
Meggin Patricia Cabot (born February 1, 1967) is a famous American writer. She has written over 50 books for young adults and grown-ups. Meg Cabot is best known for her popular series, The Princess Diaries. This book series was even made into two movies by Walt Disney Pictures.
Meg Cabot has won many awards for her books. These include awards from the New York Public Library and the American Library Association. Her books have also been New York Times bestsellers. More than 25 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide!
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Her Early Life and Career
Meggin Patricia Cabot was born on February 1, 1967. This was in Bloomington, Indiana. After finishing college at Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City. She first wanted to be an illustrator, which means drawing pictures for books.
But she soon changed her mind. She started working as an assistant manager at a college dorm. This was at New York University.
Her Personal Life
Meg Cabot married Benjamin D. Egnatz on April 1, 1993. Benjamin is a writer and a poet. They chose April Fool's Day for their wedding on purpose! Her husband joked that only "fools" get married. They ran away to Italy to get married. Meg's book Every Boy's Got One is partly based on their wedding story.
Meg loves cats and often writes about them. She used to have a one-eyed cat named Henrietta. Now she has a cat named Gem.
Meg has lived in many places. These include Indiana, California, New York, and France. Today, she lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband.
Awards and Recognitions
Meg Cabot's books have won many special honors. Here are some of them:
- The Princess Diaries was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time.
- She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University in 2008.
- The Princess Diaries was chosen as a Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. This was by the American Library Association in 2001.
- Her book Safe House was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award in 2003. This award is for mystery writers.
- In 2003, The Princess Diaries was voted "one of the nation's 100 best-loved novels" in a British public poll.
- Her book Airhead was nominated for the Teen Choice Book of the Year in 2009.
Helping Others: Charity Work
Meg Cabot cares about helping others. She has worked with groups like the Make-a-Wish Foundation. She also helps the Starlight Children's Foundation. These groups help seriously ill children. Meg mentors these children, which means she guides and supports them.
Charity Events
- In March 2012, Meg helped raise money for tornado victims in Indiana. This event was called Authors for Henryville.
- In 2010, she donated money from books sold at a special event. This money went to the Craig Hospital in Denver. This hospital helps people with brain and spinal cord injuries.
- In 2009, Meg held a "Tiara Auction." Famous people like Julie Andrews and Vera Wang decorated tiaras. These were then sold to raise money for the New York Public Library. The auction raised over $15,000 for programs for teens.
Books That Help Charities
Many of Meg's short stories and books have helped different charities:
- 10% of the money from her 2023 book, Quarantine Princess Diaries, goes to Vow for Girls. This group works to end child marriage around the world.
- Her short story Wooden Animal was in a book called Significant Objects in 2012. The money from this book helped Girls Write Now.
- In 2011, Meg wrote The Protectionist for the book What You Wish For. All the money from this book helped the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. This agency builds libraries in refugee camps.
- All the money Meg earned from The Exterminator's Daughter helped First Book. This group gives new books to children in need.
- All of Meg's earnings from The Princess Diaries, Volume 4 1/2, Project Princess, helped The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York City.
- All of Meg's earnings from the novel Ransom My Heart went to Greenpeace. This book was also printed on recycled paper.
- Her story The Night Hunter was in the book Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense. All author earnings from this book helped Reading Is Fundamental. This program helps children learn to read.
- In 2008, Meg wrote Another All-American Girl for the book Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out. All earnings from this book helped the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance.
- Meg has also written stories for other books that helped groups like the Teenage Cancer Trust, War Child, and the New York Public Libraries.
Images for kids
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Meg Cabot signing books in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Meg Cabot para niños
