Tom Junod facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tom Junod
Junod in 2019
Born	(1958-04-09) April 9, 1958 (age 67) Wantagh, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	University at Albany, SUNY (BA)
Occupation	Journalist
Spouse(s)	Janet Junod
Children	Antonia Li Junod

Tom Junod (born April 9, 1958) is an American journalist. He writes for magazines and has won two important awards called the National Magazine Awards. These awards are given by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

Early Life and Education

Tom Junod was born on April 9, 1958. He grew up in the United States. In 1980, he finished college at the State University of New York at Albany. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Journalism Career

Tom Junod started his career writing for different magazines. He worked for GQ magazine. Later, in 1997, he joined Esquire magazine. He also wrote for Atlanta magazine, Life, and Sports Illustrated.

Notable Articles and Stories

Junod has written many well-known articles. Some of his famous pieces include The Falling Man. He also wrote a story about R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe in 2001. As of November 2019, he was a writer for ESPN The Magazine.

His Work with Fred Rogers

Tom Junod is also famous for his article about Fred Rogers. Fred Rogers was the host of the children's TV show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Junod has said that meeting Fred Rogers changed how he saw life. This meeting inspired the 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Junod also appeared in the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor?.

Awards and Recognition

Tom Junod has won several awards for his writing. He has received two National Magazine Awards. One award was for a story about a doctor named John Britton. The other was for a story about a person undergoing therapy. Two other articles he wrote were also nominated for this award.

In 2011, Junod won the James Beard Award. This award was for an essay he wrote called "My Mom Couldn't Cook." It was published in Esquire magazine in September 2010.