Robin McKinley | |
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 Robin McKinley | |
| Born | Jennifer Carolyn Robin McKinley November 16, 1952 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Period | 1978–present |
| Genre | Children's fantasy novels, Bildungsroman, fairy tales |
| Notable works | |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 1985 World Fantasy Award 1986 |
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Robin McKinley (born November 16, 1952) is an American author best known for her fantasy novels and fairy tale retellings. Her 1984 novel The Hero and the Crown won the Newbery Medal as the year's best new American children's book. In 2022, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association named her the 39th Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master in recognition of her significant contributions to the literature of science fiction and fantasy.