Quick Facts About Orson Scott Card
- Born
- August 24, 1951
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Science Fiction Writer
- Notable works
- Ender's Game
- Known for
- Ender's Game hexalogy, Homecoming Saga, The Tales of Alvin Maker
About Orson Scott Card
Card also co‑produced the 2013 movie version of Ender’s Game. He created the award‑winning fantasy series The Tales of Alvin Maker, which ran from 1987 to 2026. His stories often follow characters with special abilities facing tough, high‑stakes decisions. In addition to fiction, Card writes political, religious and social commentary, and his public opposition to homosexuality has sparked controversy.
Awards & Honors
Mythopoeic Awards
Hugo Award for Best Novel
Nebula Award for Best Novel
Hugo Award for Best Novella
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
Ditmar Award
Astounding Award for Best New Writer
Hugo Award for Best Related Work
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Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Cosmos 2000 Award
Julia-Verlanger Award
World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
Geffen Award
Margaret Edwards Award
Whitney Awards
Locus Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award for Best Short Story
Locus Award for Best Collection
Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
