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Edition 30 (1986) Winner
Robert Kimmel Smith
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Robert Kimmel Smith
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1930-07-31 （Brooklyn, New York）
- Died
- 2020-04-18 （Unknown） age 89
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Brooklyn, New York
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, children's author, copywriter
- Active Years
- 1970-2020
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College | — | — | — | 1947-1948 | United States |
Brooklyn College
Period:
1947-1948
Country:
United States
Dropped out after one year due to inability in chemistry and calculus
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Massachusetts Children's Book Award | Chocolate Fever | — | State of Massachusetts | 受賞 |
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
1972
Work:
Chocolate Fever
Organization:
State of Massachusetts
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Chocolate Fever
1972 Children's literatureA humorous story about a boy who loves chocolate so much that he breaks out in chocolate all over his body.
friendshipimagination
The War with Grandpa
1987 Children's literatureA boy declares war on his grandfather after the grandfather moves into his room.
familyhumor
Adaptations
- [Film] The War with Grandpa / Tim Hill (2020)
Sadie Shapiro's Knitting Book
1973 Adult novelHumorous story about an elderly Jewish woman.
aginghumor
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- humorouschild's perspectiveeveryday life
- Recurring Motifs
- family dynamicschildhood adventureshumor
Health
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Rheumatic fever1938年頃（8歳時）Bedbound for three months, leading to extensive reading and inspiration to become a writer.
Legacy
Renowned children's author whose Chocolate Fever sold over 2 million copies; The War with Grandpa adapted into a film.
In Popular Culture
- The War with Grandpa filmed in 2020 starring Robert De Niro.
Trivia
- Learned to read from his mother Sally.
- Began writing children's stories from bedtime tales for his daughter.
- Drew from being the fattest kid in elementary school for Jelly Belly.