Patricia Reilly Giff(1935-2021)
- Writer
Patricia Reilly Giff (April 26, 1935 - June 22, 2021) was an American author and teacher who specialized in writing children's books and young adult literature. She received numerous honors, including a Newbery Award, ALA Best Book For Young Adults, and the Christopher Award. Her young adult novel, "Pictures of Hollis Woods," was adapted into a 2007 television movie starring Sissy Spacek.