About Alison McGhee
Born 1960. Alison McGhee is an American novelist, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
Personal life
McGhee is single with three grown children.
1999 Minnesota Book Award (Rainlight)
2000 Minnesota Book Award (Shadow Baby)
2003 Minnesota Book Award (Countdown to Kindergarten)
2008 Minnesota Book Award (All Rivers Flow to the Sea)
2017 Christopher Award (Firefly Hollow)
2024 Nomination for Minnesota Book Award (Dear Brother)
2025 Nomination for Minnesota Book Award (Telephone of the Tree)
The Great Lakes College Association National Fiction Award
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Alison McGhee?
American novelist
When was Alison McGhee born?
Alison McGhee was born on 8 July 1960 in New York.
What is Alison McGhee's occupation?
Alison McGhee is a novelist, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
What nationality is Alison McGhee?
Alison McGhee is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alison McGhee. https://biography.guide/alison-mcghee/
MLA: "Alison McGhee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alison-mcghee/.
Chicago: "Alison McGhee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alison-mcghee/.
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