Vivian vande velde biography for kids

          I was born in and have lived almost my entire life in Rochester, New York..

          Vivian Vande Velde

          American novelist (born )

          Vivian Vande Velde

          Born (age&#;73&#;74)
          Rochester, New York, U.S.
          OccupationWriter
          GenreChildren's literature, speculative fiction

          Vivian Vande Velde (born ) is an American writer of fiction for children and young adults.

          Biography

          Vivian Vande Velde was born in Rochester, New York, United States.

          Biography.

        1. Biography.
        2. I was born in and have lived almost my entire life in Rochester, New York.
        3. Born June 18, , in New York, NY; daughter of Pasquale (a linotype operator) and Marcelle (Giglio) Brucato; married Jim Vande Velde (a computer analyst).
        4. She's an amateur photographer, Rochester native, and the award-winning author of more than thirty books for kids and teens.

          5. She began writing at age 28, the year her daughter was born,[1] and has been publishing relatively consistently since. She resides in Rochester.[when?] She is involved in multiple circles/groups of young writers in the Rochester area,[2] along with authors such as Bruce Coville and Cynthia DeFelice.

          Her novels and short story collections usually contain elements of horror, fantasy, and humor. Her book Never Trust a Dead Man () received the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel. She has said that she enjoys writing for children.[citation needed] She does school ta