Arnold Adoff

(1935–2021) Writer United States

4 quotes in 46 categories

Arnold Adoff was a writer from the United States, best known for I Am the Darker Brother.

Quick Facts About Arnold Adoff

Born: July 16, 1935
Died: May 7, 2021
Nationality: United States
Profession: Writer
Notable works: I Am the Darker Brother
Known for: Brothers and sisters: modern stories by Black Americans
Spouse: Virginia Hamilton

About Arnold Adoff

Arnold Adoff was an American children's writer. In 1988, the National Council of Teachers of English gave Adoff the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. He has said, "I will always try to turn sights and sounds into words. I will always try to shape words into my singing poems."

Biography source: Wikipedia