| Birth Day | April 10, 1934 |
| Birth Place | Decatur, IL |
| Age | 89 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Richard Peck, a renowned Young Adult author hailing from Illinois, has garnered considerable success and recognition throughout his career. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $2.5 million. Peck's compelling storytelling and ability to connect with young readers have propelled him to great heights in the literary world. With numerous best-selling novels to his name, including the Newbery Medal-winning book "A Year Down Yonder," Peck's talent and dedication have not only earned him critical acclaim but also financial prosperity. His widespread popularity and continued contributions to literature have solidified his position as one of the most influential authors in the Young Adult genre.
American Writer of young adult fiction and 2001 winner of the Newbery Medal. His best-known works include A Year Down Yonder, A Long Way from Chicago, and The Ghost Belonged to Me.
He graduated from DePauw University with a degree in English and subsequently became a high school and junior high school Teacher. He credited his students with teaching him how to write fiction of interest to young adults.
His first novel, Don't Look and It Won't Hurt, was published in 1972. For the first two decades of his career, he typically published one book per year.
He grew up in Decatur, Illinois. His father ran a Service station, while his mother had graduated from Wesleyan University with an economics degree.
His 1976 novel, Are You in the House Alone?, was adapted into a 1978 made-for-TV thriller starring Blythe Danner, Kathleen Beller, and Dennis Quaid.
