13 Facts About Robert Cormier

Robert Edmund Cormier was an American writer and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults.

Robert Cormier was born in 1925 in Leominster, Massachusetts in the French-Canadian section of the town called French Hill.

Robert Cormier's family moved frequently to afford rent, but never left his hometown.

Robert Cormier attended St Cecilia's Parochial School, a private Catholic school.

Robert Cormier began writing when he was in the first grade and was praised at school for his poetry.

Robert Cormier first realized his aspiration to become a writer in 7th grade, when he was encouraged by a nun to write a poem.

Robert Cormier attended Leominster High School, graduating as the president of his class.

Robert Cormier became a full-time writer after the success of his first adult novel for teenagers, Now and at the Hour ; others followed, such as The Chocolate War and After the First Death.

Robert Cormier was concerned with the problems facing young people in modern society, which was reflected in his novels.

Robert Cormier soon established a reputation as a brilliant and uncompromising writer.

Robert Cormier's awards include the Margaret A Edwards Award of the Young Adult Services Division of the American Library Association, a lifetime award that recognizes a particular body of work that provides young adults with a window through which they can view the world, and which will help them to grow and understand themselves and their role in society.

Robert Cormier won the annual award in 1991, citing The Chocolate War; I Am the Cheese; and After the First Death.

Robert Cormier died on November 2,2000, due to complications from a blood clot.