Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar is an American author of children's books, best known for his award-winning book Holes.
Children's Book Writer
March 20, 1954
Pisces
71
Long Island, New York, United States
Louis Sachar is a renowned American author who has made a significant impact on children’s literature with his popular and award-winning books. He is best known for “Holes,” which earned him the 1998 U.S. National Book Award for Young People’s Literature and a Newbery Medal in 1999. This acclaimed work was also adapted into a Disney movie in 2003. Sachar’s other notable contributions to children’s literature include the “Wayside School” series, “Small Steps,” and “The Cardturner.” In addition to the Newbery Medal, he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the National Humanities Medal. With a total of 158 books listed on Goodreads and over 2 million ratings, Sachar’s influence in the world of children’s literature is indisputable.