Avi (author)
Avi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward Irving Wortis December 23, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Pen name | Avi |
| Notable works | |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 2003, Crispin: The Cross of Lead |
| Spouse | Linda Cruise Wright |
| Parents |
|
| Relatives | Alan Arkin (cousin) |
| Website | |
| www | |
Edward Irving Wortis (born December 23, 1937), better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for Crispin: The Cross of Lead, and was a runner-up in 1991 and 1992.