Margarita Engle
- January 10, 2024
- Writer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Margarita Engle |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 2, 1951(1951-09-02) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Margarita Engle Biography
| Name | Margarita Engle |
| Birthday | Sep 2 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Margarita Engle is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on September 2, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Margarita Engle, a Cuban American poet, was born in Los Angeles on September 2, 1951. She is the author of numerous award-winning books for children and young adults. Engle’s verse stories reflect her Cuban heritage as well as her deep appreciation of and knowledge about nature. In 2009, Engle was the first Latino to be awarded a Newbery Honor for The Surrender tree: Poems about Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom. The Poetry Foundation selected her to be the sixth Young People’s Poetry Laureate, serving her from 2017 through 2019. Margarita Engle, the 2019 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature winner was announced on October 9, 2018. Lilliam Rivera, a member of the 2019 NSK Prize jury, nominated her.
TROPICAL SERETS, Holocaust Refugees In Cuba (Henry Holt & Co. 2009)
THE FIREFLY LETTERS, A Suffragette’s Journey to Cuba (Henry Holt & Co., 2010)
HURRICANE DANCERS, The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck (Henry Holt & Co., 2011)
THE SURRENDER TREE: Poems about Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom (Henry Holt & Co. 2008)
Margarita Engle Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Writer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Margarita Engle is one of the richest Writer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Margarita Engle 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Engle received a B.S. In 1974 Engle received a B.S. and an M.S. from California State Polytechnic University. From Iowa State University in 1977. She almost completed her doctoral degree at the University of California, Riverside, in 1983. Engle was a tenured professor at California Polytechnic University in agronomy before she began her writing career. She took a course in creative writing with Tomas Rivera while working towards her doctoral degree. This experience is what sparked her desire to write. She lives in Central California with her husband, and enjoys supporting him with his volunteer work in wilderness rescue and dog training programs.
THE POET SLAVE of CUBA: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano, (Henry Holt & Co. 2006)
SUMMER BIRDS, The Butterflies of Maria Merian (Henry Holt & Co., 2010, picture book)
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Facts & Trivia
Margarita Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Margarita Engle celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.
What is Margarita Engle known for?
Margarita Engle is the Cuban-American author of many verse novels, memoirs, and picture books , including The Surrender Tree, Enchanted Air, Drum Dream Girl, and Dancing Hands. Awards include a Newbery Honor, Pura Belpré, Golden Kite, Walter, Jane Addams, PEN U.S.A., and NSK Neustadt , among others.
Where did Margarita Engle go to college?
Poet, novelist, and journalist Margarita Engle was born in Pasadena, California, to a Cuban mother and an American father. She earned a BS from California State Polytechnic University and an MS from Iowa State University, and she studied for her doctoral degree in biology at the University of California, Riverside.
What inspired Margarita Engle?
Engle began to read about Cuban history , which led her to discover a number of the forgetten characters and events featured in her award-winning novels written in verse for young adults.
When was Margarita Engle born?
September 2, 1951 (age 70 years)
What is the theme of the poem drum dream girl?
This poem tells a story of perseverance. The girl does not give up on her dreams just because people around her believe that girls should not play drums. The girl defies gender stereotypes and challenges the story that is being told about girls and drums on the island.