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Elizabeth Acevedo

Elizabeth Acevedo is an American poet and author, born on 15 February 1988 in New York City. Best-known works include The Poet X. Honours include CantoMundo fellow, National Book Award and Cave Canem fellow.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Elizabeth Acevedo, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, published by Ecco, first published in 2023.

Born 15 February 1988, New York CityFrom United States
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Books reviewed1
Our average3.0★from 1 rated
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Family Lore cover
Family Lore2023 · ★ 3.0
GenresFantasy 1Historical Fiction 1Magical Realism 1PublishersEcco

Awards & honours

6 recorded
Carnegie Medal2019Pura Belpré Award2019National Book Award2018

Literary prizes

Pura Belpré Award 2019National Book Award 2018

Children’s & YA

Carnegie Medal 2019

Readers’ choice & audio

Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors

Honours & fellowships

CantoMundo fellowCave Canem fellow

Books

1 book
Family Lore cover
Family Lore2023 · ★ 3.0

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How many Elizabeth Acevedo books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Elizabeth Acevedo: Family Lore.

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