William Alexander (author) facts for kids
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William Alexander
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| Born | William Joseph Alexander October 9, 1976 (age 48) |
| Occupation | Writer, academic |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College University of Vermont |
| Notable awards | National Book Award for Young People's Literature |
William Joseph Alexander (born October 9, 1976) is an American writer and teacher. He is known for writing fantasy books for young people.
He teaches liberal arts at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, Vermont. In 2012, he won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. This award was for his first novel, Goblin Secrets. The story is about an orphaned boy. He runs away to find his lost brother in a magical city called Zombay.
Learning and College Life
William Alexander went to two different colleges. First, he studied theater and folklore at Oberlin College. This college is in Oberlin, Ohio. Later, he studied English at the University of Vermont. This university is located in Burlington, Vermont.
Writing Career and Books
William Alexander's first published story was "The Birthday Rooms." It was a short story about fantasy. It came out in 2005 and was nominated for an award.
He says that other famous fantasy and mystery writers have influenced his style. These writers include Ursula K. Le Guin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Susan Cooper. His book Goblin Secrets received praise from many people. This included Ursula K. Le Guin, who wrote the Earthsea series.
Alexander plans to write more books set in the city of Zombay. He said that Zombay is a big place. Many different stories can happen there at the same time. The first follow-up book was Ghoulish Song. It was released in March 2013.
Alexander explained that Ghoulish Song is not a direct sequel. Both books happen at the same time in Zombay. They share some characters and scenes. However, each book can be read on its own.
Books by William Alexander
- Goblin Secrets (2012)
- Ghoulish Song (2013)
