Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers

(1970) novelist United States

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[Wikidata] American writer, editor, and publisher... | [Wikipedia] Dave Eggers is an American writer, editor, and publisher. His 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literar

About Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers is an American writer, editor, and publisher. His 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the literacy project 826 Valencia, and the human rights non-profit organisation Voice of Witness. Additionally, he founded ScholarMatch, a program that connects donors with students needing funds for college tuition. His writing has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine.

Known for:

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius|Zeitoun|What Is the What

Notable works:

The Circle

Awards:

Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community|Carl Sandburg Literary Award|American Book Awards|Newbery Medal|Prix Médicis étranger|Heinz Award|TED Prize

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