Robert H. Locke
Robert Locke (born 1944) in Vallejo, California, was sometimes known by the pseudonym Clayton Bess. He was an American writer, playwright, and librarian.
| Robert H. Locke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 December 1944  (age 76)Vallejo |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Writer, playwright |
| Works | Story for a Black Night |
| Family | Richard Holt Locke |
| Awards |
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| Website | http://webpages.csus.edu/~boblocke/ |
Personal life
Robert Locke spent 3 years in Liberia as part of the Peace Corps.[1]
Works
- Books
- Story for a Black Night (1982)
- The Truth About the Moon (1984)
- Tracks (1986)
- Mayday Rampage (1993)
- Big Man and the Burn-Out
- Stage plays
Awards and Honors
- 1982 California Book Awards - (silver) First Novel
- 1987 Best Book for Young Adults - American Library Association
- “A Contribution of Cultural Significance” - the Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People
- Family Circle - Best Book for Kids
- 2002 Phoenix Award Honor Book
References
- https://www.childlitassn.org/assets/docs/2002huse1.pdf
- https://www.act-sf.org/home/about/history.html#1983
- "The Dolly is not just a child's play". Toronto Star, March 7, 1986.
- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-04-19-ca-1693-story.html
- https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/A-Landmark-Transformation-Six-years-after-the-3016555.php
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