Caroline B. Cooney Biography

Caroline B. Cooney, Writer
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BornMay 10, 1947
Geneva, New York
Age76 years
Caroline B. Cooney was born upon May 10, 1947, in Geneva, New York, USA. She matured in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, an enchanting coastal residential area beyond New York City. Cooney's love for literature as well as creating began early in life. As a kid, she checked out several publications as well as desired for ending up being a writer. Cooney attended different schools and went to Greenwich Junior High School as well as Greenwich High School, ultimately graduating in 1965.

Education as well as Early Writing Career
After high school, Cooney went to Indiana University as well as majoring in journalism. However, she left university without a degree and also returned to Connecticut. She started her writing occupation by functioning as a press reporter as well as editor for different neighborhood papers, such as the "Fairfield County Sentinel-News" and the "New Canaan Advertiser".

In addition to her journalistic searches, Cooney started writing narratives and also submitting them to magazines. At some point, her effort settled, as well as her stories began to appear in well-known publications, including "Seventeen" and also "Cosmopolitan". This success encouraged her to attempt her hand at writing novels, particularly for young people, which quickly became her primary focus.

Significant Works and Writing Style
Cooney's very first published novel, "Safe as the Grave", came out in 1979. Ever since, she has written over 90 stories, mostly in the young adult fiction category. Some of her most prominent series and publications consist of the "Losing Christina" trilogy, the "Janie" collection (starting with "The Face on the Milk Carton"), and the "Time Travelers" series.

Cooney's writing style is characterized by her capability to produce relatable personalities as well as situations, engaging storylines, and an ability to check out essential themes such as friendship, family members, identity, and also principles. Because of this, her stories reverberate with both young person and adult viewers.

Among her most popular books, "The Face on the Milk Carton", tells the story of Janie, a fifteen-year-old woman that finds that she might have been kidnapped as a kid. Guide takes care of styles of identification, household, as well as self-discovery-- all aspects that project in much of her jobs. This unique came to be a bestseller and also was made into a television film in 1995.

Honors and Accolades
Throughout her illustrious occupation, Cooney has won several honors as well as honors for her contributions to young person literary works. These include:

1. American Library Association (ALA) Best Book for Young Adults for "The Face on the Milk Carton" (1990)
2. Edgar Allan Poe Award (Edgar Award) nomination for Best Young Adult Novel for "The Terrorist" (1998)
3. South Carolina Young Adult Book Award for "Driver's Ed" (1996)
4. New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age listing for a number of titles

Personal Life
In her personal life, Caroline B. Cooney was married and also later on got divorced. She has 3 adult kids, with whom she continues to be close. Throughout her life, she has constantly delighted in the firm of family and friends, as well as her love for music, gardening, as well as traveling.

Tradition as well as Impact
Caroline B. Cooney's heritage as a significant and also prolific author of young person fiction continues to inspire readers as well as writers alike. Her effective occupation-- a testimony to her creative and captivating narration-- has left an indelible mark on the young adult style.

Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Caroline.

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13 Famous quotes by Caroline B. Cooney

Small: People nearly always believe, and are willing to back it up with weapons and cruelty, that their religi
"People nearly always believe, and are willing to back it up with weapons and cruelty, that their religion and way of life is better than the other person's"
Small: If you write a story based on a real person, youre trapped by the details of the real person and his li
"If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story"
Small: Im one of the lucky writers: plots come easily to me
"I'm one of the lucky writers: plots come easily to me"
Small: I get letters from readers who say that they have always hated reading, but somebody suggested one of m
"I get letters from readers who say that they have always hated reading, but somebody suggested one of my books, they actually finished the book and enjoyed it, and they're going on to read another book. I'm thrilled that they have figured out that reading is fun"
Small: I believe my readers are crazy about their parents and want to be just like them when they grow up
"I believe my readers are crazy about their parents and want to be just like them when they grow up"
Small: I approach serious subjects, and I like to have the good guys win and have the parents among the good g
"I approach serious subjects, and I like to have the good guys win and have the parents among the good guys"
Small: Actually my first eight books were historical novels, but they were never published
"Actually my first eight books were historical novels, but they were never published"
Small: My favorite book is always the one Im working on at the moment
"My favorite book is always the one I'm working on at the moment"
Small: I believe my voice is pretty much the same. Ive written 75 books, so Im better at it now than I was ear
"I believe my voice is pretty much the same. I've written 75 books, so I'm better at it now than I was earlier in my career"
Small: I wrote eight full-length adult novels in my twenties. None of them were published
"I wrote eight full-length adult novels in my twenties. None of them were published"
Small: I love writing and do not know why it is considered such a difficult, agonizing profession
"I love writing and do not know why it is considered such a difficult, agonizing profession"
Small: I love all of it, thinking up the plots, getting to know the kids in the story, their parents, backyard
"I love all of it, thinking up the plots, getting to know the kids in the story, their parents, backyards, pizza toppings"
Small: I decided to write short stories because they got rejected quicker
"I decided to write short stories because they got rejected quicker"