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Morris Gleitzman

born 1953

Morris Gleitzman is an Australian children's author born on June 9, 1953. He is best known for his humorous and poignant novels, including the "Once" series, which address significant themes such as war, survival, and the complexities of growing up. Gleitzman's work has garnered numerous awards and has been widely translated, making him a prominent figure in children's literature.

I was named after my Jewish grandfather who left Poland early in the 20th century. What I knew from an early age was that he had lived most of his life in England, his Jewish wife had died, and he married a non-Jewish woman who was my grandmother.
Morris Gleitzman
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