Dave Eggers

Born: 1970-03-12

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Dave Eggers (born March 12, 1970) is an American writer, editor, and publisher. His 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the literacy project 826 Valencia, and the human rights non-profit organisation Voice of Witness. Additionally, he founded ScholarMatch, a program that connects donors with students needing funds for college tuition. His writing has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine.

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Known For

The Circle
Where the Wild Things Are
Promised Land
Away We Go
A Hologram for the King
American Teacher
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
Your Mother and I
The Comebacker
To Be Destroyed

Top Movie Credits

The Circle Screenplay
Where the Wild Things Are Screenplay
Promised Land Story
Away We Go Writer
A Hologram for the King Novel
American Teacher Producer
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) Self
Your Mother and I Original Story
The Comebacker Short Story
To Be Destroyed Self