A Year Down Yonder

Richard Peck (1934-2018) was an American author renowned for his contributions to young adult literature, having written over 40 books after leaving teaching in 1971. His notable works include the Newbery Medal-winning A Year Down Yonder (2000), Newbery Honor and National Book Award finalist A Long Way from Chicago (1998), and others like The River Between Us and Are You in the House Alone?. He received the Margaret A. Read more →