Biography of miami herald

  • Biography of miami herald

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    Carl Hiaasen

    American novelist

    Carl Hiaasen

    Carl Hiaasen at the 2016 National Book Festival

    Born (1953-03-12) March 12, 1953 (age 71)
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
    OccupationAuthor and journalist
    Alma materEmory University
    University of Florida
    Period1974–Present (Retired from The Miami Herald in 2021)[1]
    GenreCrime fiction, thrillers, satirical fiction, children's fiction
    SubjectEnvironmentalism, political corruption, fraudsters, Florida
    Notable awards
    • Heywood Broun Award from Newspaper Guild
      1980
    • Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists
      2010
    • Newbery Honor from the Association for Library Service to Children
      2003
    • Marjorie Harris Carr Award for Environmental Advocacy from the Florida Defenders of the Environment
      2017
    Spouse

    Katie Fox

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    (m. 2020)​
    RelativesRob Hiaasen (brother)
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