Award-winning author of young adult novels, particularly known for her National Book Award-winning novel "Make Lemonade", which explores themes of poverty, family, and resilience.
Virginia Euwer Wolff is a renowned American author of children's literature, best known for her award-winning series "Make Lemonade", which features a 14-year-old girl named LaVaughn, who babysits for the children of a 17-year-old single mother.
Wolff's work has been widely recognized and celebrated, with her second book in the series, "True Believer", winning the 2001 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Born on August 25, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, Wolff grew up in a log house with no electricity, on an apple and pear orchard. Her love for music was ignited when she began taking violin lessons in 1945.
Wolff attended the girls' school St. Helens Hall (now Oregon Episcopal School) and later went on to attend Smith College. In 1959, she married Arthur Richard Wolff, and although they divorced in 1976, her experiences have influenced her writing.
In 2011, Wolff was honored with the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature, recognizing her entire body of work.
In 2003, St. Helens Hall honored Wolff with a Distinguished Alumna Award.
Wolff currently resides in Oregon, where she continues to write, read, and play chamber music.
Her work has made a significant impact on children's literature, inspiring young readers and writers alike.
Through her writing, Wolff has left an indelible mark on the literary world, cementing her place as a celebrated author of children's literature.
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