Louis Sachar
Children's Author

Louis Sachar Net Worth

Louis Sachar is an acclaimed children's author, born on March 20, 1954 in Long Island, NY. He is best known for his book series, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, and his 1998 book, Holes, which won both the U.S. National Book Award and the Newbery Medal.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 20, 1954
Birth Place Long Island, NY
Age 69 YEARS OLD
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💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

About

Acclaimed children's author of the Sideways Stories from Wayside School book series. He is also known for his 1998 book, Holes, which won both the U.S. National Book Award and the Newbery Medal.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in Economics from the University of California-Berkeley in 1976. During his undergraduate years, he student taught at a local elementary school, an experience that inspired his career in children's fiction.

Trivia

His 1992 book, Monkey Soup, was illustrated by Artist Cat Bowman Smith.

Family Life

He was born in East Meadow, New York. He and his wife, Carla Askew, became parents to a daughter named Sherre.

Associated With

His book, Holes, inspired a Hollywood film starring Shia LaBeouf.

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