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Richard Wayne Peck (born April 5, 1934 – died May 23, 2018) was an American writer. He was famous for writing many books for young adults, which are often called young adult literature.

Richard Peck was born in Decatur, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago. He wrote many popular stories that kids and teens loved to read.

In 2001, he won a very important award called the Newbery Medal. He received this award for his book A Year Down Yonder. This book was a sequel, meaning it continued the story from his earlier book, A Long Way From Chicago.

Richard Peck passed away on May 23, 2018, in New York City. He was 84 years old and had been ill for some time.

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