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Born
Born April 12, 1954, in Richmond, VA. -
Influences
His father was a writer himself and sid hite wanted to be like him. -
Influences
His love for novels began when he was a teenager, and he decided then that he wanted to become a fiction writer someday. -
Ater high school
He traveled for several years through more than twenty countries. Upon returning to the States, Sid worked a number of jobs before deciding to become a full time writer. -
Education
Attended community college for one year. -
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Awards/honors
New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age selection, Smithsonian Institution Notable Book for Children selection, and White Award nominee,all for Stick and Whittle; Smithsonian Institution Notable Book for Children selection, 2001, for A Hole in the World.