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Obit for noted Louisiana author, Richard Peck.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:26 am
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:26 am
Obit in today's Morning Advocate.
Richard Peck, award-winning author and former adjunct professor at LSU, died at his home in New York City on May 23 at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Peck began his career as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. He published over 40 novels for young readers and young adults; professional articles supporting teachers, librarians and readers; poetry; short stories; several novels for adults and a picture book for children.
He was the winner of the American Library Association's Margaret A. Edwards Award for ''significant and lasting contributions to young adult literature'', the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award, and the prestigious Newbery Medal. Five of his novels were made into television movies and twice he was a National Book Award finalist. In 2002 Mr. Peck became the first young adult author to be awarded a National Humanities Medal, presented by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. He was honored with the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for ''outstanding contributions in the field of children's literature'' and numerous state and regional awards. He received two honorary doctorates, the last conferred by Southern Illinois University on May 12, 2018.
Mr. Peck was the first guest author at the Author/Illustrator Program sponsored by the Baton Rouge Public Library System and the LSU School of Library and Information Science in 1977. From that time, he returned to Louisiana to do research for his books, give guest lectures at LSU, and speak in schools and libraries. In 1996 he was appointed Adjunct Professor in the LSU School of Library and Information Science where he co-taught courses until 2010, including three Academic Programs Abroad. During that time he established the Richard Peck Youth Services Scholarship and endowed the Patsy H. Perritt Chair in Youth Services. His final professional speech was given at the 2017 Louisiana Book Festival. A memorial service will be held at Lincoln Center in New York City on June 29. Burial will be in Decatur, Illinois, Mr. Peck's hometown. He is survived by...
Richard Peck, award-winning author and former adjunct professor at LSU, died at his home in New York City on May 23 at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Peck began his career as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. He published over 40 novels for young readers and young adults; professional articles supporting teachers, librarians and readers; poetry; short stories; several novels for adults and a picture book for children.
He was the winner of the American Library Association's Margaret A. Edwards Award for ''significant and lasting contributions to young adult literature'', the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award, and the prestigious Newbery Medal. Five of his novels were made into television movies and twice he was a National Book Award finalist. In 2002 Mr. Peck became the first young adult author to be awarded a National Humanities Medal, presented by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. He was honored with the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for ''outstanding contributions in the field of children's literature'' and numerous state and regional awards. He received two honorary doctorates, the last conferred by Southern Illinois University on May 12, 2018.
Mr. Peck was the first guest author at the Author/Illustrator Program sponsored by the Baton Rouge Public Library System and the LSU School of Library and Information Science in 1977. From that time, he returned to Louisiana to do research for his books, give guest lectures at LSU, and speak in schools and libraries. In 1996 he was appointed Adjunct Professor in the LSU School of Library and Information Science where he co-taught courses until 2010, including three Academic Programs Abroad. During that time he established the Richard Peck Youth Services Scholarship and endowed the Patsy H. Perritt Chair in Youth Services. His final professional speech was given at the 2017 Louisiana Book Festival. A memorial service will be held at Lincoln Center in New York City on June 29. Burial will be in Decatur, Illinois, Mr. Peck's hometown. He is survived by...
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Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:28 am to prplhze2000
I’m Walter Peck, EPA
EPA? How’s it going down there?
Think he also ordered the containment unit to be shut down
EPA? How’s it going down there?
Think he also ordered the containment unit to be shut down
This post was edited on 6/10/18 at 10:39 am
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:29 am to prplhze2000
The ladies loved Dick Peck.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:40 am to Covingtontiger77
Typical Louisiana. If he was a football hero, you'd be worshiping his memory. Renowned author and he gets jokes instead.
We wonder why we are last. You are a perfect example of why Louisiana battles Mississippi for last place.
We wonder why we are last. You are a perfect example of why Louisiana battles Mississippi for last place.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:45 am to prplhze2000
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Burial will be in Decatur, Illinois, Mr. Peck's hometown.
tHood of central IL. Also the original home of the da bears.
RIP Mr Peck.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:03 am to prplhze2000
Perhaps if he had stayed in Louisiana, he would be more esteemed locally as a member of the community.
Instead he chose NYC.
Instead he chose NYC.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:04 am to prplhze2000
Perhaps if he had stayed in Louisiana, he would be more esteemed locally as a member of the community.
Instead he chose NYC.
Instead he chose NYC.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:04 am to real turf fan
You can say that again!
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:06 am to real turf fan
Adjunct LSU professor.
So I guess if someone from Louisiana makes it big and dies, we shouldn't honor because he didn't stay on the bayou.
So much for local kid makes good. Hope Wynton doesn't die in DC.
So I guess if someone from Louisiana makes it big and dies, we shouldn't honor because he didn't stay on the bayou.
So much for local kid makes good. Hope Wynton doesn't die in DC.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:07 am to prplhze2000
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professional articles supporting teachers
Teachers and nurses are the only professions I can think of that constantly need to be told how great they are. I wonder why that is?
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:30 am to prplhze2000
His book, Remembering the Good Times, was a summer reading book for my 7th grade year at McKinley Middle.
He was very good at connecting to kids while teaching some key life lessons.
I still remember how I felt reading it 30 yrs later.
RIP Richard Peck.
He was very good at connecting to kids while teaching some key life lessons.
I still remember how I felt reading it 30 yrs later.
RIP Richard Peck.
This post was edited on 6/10/18 at 11:31 am
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:41 am to prplhze2000
quote:FIFY
So I guess if someone from Louisiana makes it big and dies, we shouldn't honor because he didn't stay on the bayou.
So much for local kid makes good. Hope about 50,000 Corndogs don't die in Houston
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:48 am to prplhze2000
Meh I've seen better authors in the quad.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:50 am to prplhze2000
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Adjunct LSU professor.
So I guess if someone from Louisiana makes it big and dies, we shouldn't honor because he didn't stay on the bayou.
The only connection to Louisiana was that he was an Adjunct Professor at LSU. He was from Illinois and based most of his books about his expirienced while growing up there. If any thing he is a noted Illinois author. OP needs to change the title of the thread.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:56 am to prplhze2000
He was a speaker at a conference I went to in high school around 96-97. Engaging speaker and had a brief moment to meet and talk with him. Nice guy from what I remember. Didn’t really know who he was before that, but ended up reading some of his writings. Came across some pictures from that event when I moved a few weeks ago.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 12:14 pm to prplhze2000
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Typical Louisiana. If he was a football hero, you'd be worshiping his memory. Renowned author and he gets jokes instead.
My dearest widow Peck,
I apologize for my levity in posting an obscure reference to an 80’s minor character in a blockbuster movie. When i read your tribute on an anonymous LSU fan website to your late husband for some reason “Walter Peck” popped into my brain. Perhaps it was because i had just seen Ghosbusters for the umteenth time or perhaps it was because you and your husband’s last name is Peck. In either event, i sincerely apologize for any harm my attempt at humor may have caused to you and yours as you grieve your loss. Next time I see an in memoriam on an anonymous levity filled fan based website I shall refrain from making any attempt at humor.
I appreciate your taking time from your grief to insult me and the great state of Louisiana. One had to wonder, however, if you harbor such ill feeling for us simpletons in Louisiana, who according to you only worship football stars, why you felt the urge to come here and post your husband’s obit on such an undignified forum?
But alas, i digress, as you must know better as you make your home in some far away land of sophisticant.
God Speed, Mrs. Peck
This post was edited on 6/10/18 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 6/10/18 at 12:22 pm to Covingtontiger77
quote:yeah you from LA baw
you must no better
Posted on 6/10/18 at 12:57 pm to prplhze2000
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 6/10/18 at 12:58 pm to The Baker
quote:how would you tell
Everyone here would happily see their degree turn into toilet paper
Posted on 6/10/18 at 1:12 pm to prplhze2000
I'm sorry to hear this.
My first class in Library School at LSU, in summer of 1995 was an intensive class, 1 week, 8:00-6:00 classes. He came in on Wednesday and taught the rest of the class. We called other YA authors, I got to do one of the interviews in class.
He was a class act. Yes from Illinois, but he had a love for South Louisiana, and enjoyed teaching down here. He teamed up with Patsy Perritt, who was the instructor of record. Anyone working in libraries in EBR public schools and/EBR parish libraries basically had to go through Patsy Perritt, and by extension Richard Peck.
He was as accessible of an author as you would ever meet.
My first class in Library School at LSU, in summer of 1995 was an intensive class, 1 week, 8:00-6:00 classes. He came in on Wednesday and taught the rest of the class. We called other YA authors, I got to do one of the interviews in class.
He was a class act. Yes from Illinois, but he had a love for South Louisiana, and enjoyed teaching down here. He teamed up with Patsy Perritt, who was the instructor of record. Anyone working in libraries in EBR public schools and/EBR parish libraries basically had to go through Patsy Perritt, and by extension Richard Peck.
He was as accessible of an author as you would ever meet.
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