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What inspired Phyllis Reynolds Naylor to write?
Her parents shared theatrical read alouds with Naylor and her siblings every evening, well until her teen years. These shared stories, from Mark Twain to Lewis Carroll, are among Naylor’s deepest and happiest memories — and inspired her to write her own short stories, beginning as a very young girl.
Why did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor write Shiloh?
Shiloh is a Newbery Medal-winning children’s novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor published in 1991. Naylor decided to write Shiloh after an emotionally taxing experience in West Virginia where she encountered an abused dog. Narrator and protagonist Marty Preston lives in the hills of Friendly, West Virginia.
Where is Phyllis Reynolds Naylor?
Anderson, IN
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor/Place of birth
What do you know about Phyllis Reynolds Naylor?
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Young Adult Author NAME: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor REAL NAME: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor NICKNAME: Phyllis PROFESSION: Young Adult Author GENDER: Female
What kind of books does Phyllis Naylor write?
Naylor has written many books spanning various genres, including picture books and novels. She’s well-known for her comical writing but also explores serious issues that young adults face like death and mental health.
When did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor win the Newbery Medal?
Career. The book won the Newbery Medal in 1992, putting Naylor in the national spotlight. The book went on to win the Sequoyah Children’s Book Award, the Mark Twain Readers Award, and the William Allen White Children’s Book Award in 1994, and was also selected as an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book.
How many children did Rex Naylor and Phyllis Naylor have?
Naylor was married to Rex Naylor for 52 years until his death in 2012. They have two sons, Jeffrey and Michael, and four grandchildren: Sophia (who is herself a writer, comedian, and playwright), Tressa, Garrett and Beckett. So far, she has written over 130 books, and about 2000 articles.