Anonymously Yours

by Richard Peck

The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, Illinois, went into teaching, and eventually became a writer, incorporating his earlier experiences into novels intended to reach and change young readers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir

122 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Richard Peck was an American novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature. He was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder. For his cumulative contribution to young-adult literature, he received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1990.

Reviews

[Emily Wallace]

Loved it and his writing. It was written before the books that we know were popular like a Long Way from Chicago. Not relevant in my school library, but still a fun read. This guy is one of my favorite authors. He is/was brilliant.

[Rebecca Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful memoir, fill of teaching, reading, and writing advice. He was so wise and worse to us. He was good with a one liner, too. "No one but a reader ever became a writer."

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75 stars

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good tips for writers and/or English teachers.
Peck talks about a lot of the books he has written; this book probably would have meant more if I had read more of his novels, but some sound interesting, which prompted me to check them out.

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've just picked up this book. Richard Peck will be the featured author at Longwood University's Literacy Institute. Am looking forward to hearing what he has to say!

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

NCRA w/Margie