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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Literary Peace Prize – Nonfiction | 2010 | Winner |
About the Author
Dave Eggers is an American author, editor, and publisher born in Boston in 1970. He won the 2024 Newbery Medal for *The Eyes and the Impossible*, a joyous novel about a free dog who serves as the eyes of three ancient bison in a city park. He is also known for his memoir *A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius*, his novel *The Circle*, and his work with McSweeney's literary journal.
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