Robert Cormier

1. Robert Edmund Cormier led a very exciting life. He was born on January 17, 1925 in Leominster, Massachusetts to Lucien Joseph and Irma Cormier. He was the second born of eight children. His family continuously kept moving to afford the rent payment, but they never left their hometown. Robert attended Saint Cecilia’s Parochial which was a private school. Cormier started writing when he was in first grade and loved especially writing poetry. In seventh grade, a nun encouraged him to write a poem which made him realize his desire to write. He then went to school at Leominster High School, graduating as senior class president. After high school, he furthered his education and attended Fitchburg State College. Cormier had his first short story published when his professor, Florence Conlon turned in his short story for seventy-five dollars. Robert began his lifework scripting radio commercials and continued on to become an award-winning journalist. He then married Constance Senay and had four children. He became a full-time writer after the achievement of his first young adult novel, The Chocolate War. Common Sense Media Reviewed The Chocolate War saying “It’s kind of dangerous liaisons for teenagers.” Other then The Chocolate War, he also produced many great novels such as I Am the Cheese, We All Fall Down, and The Rag and the Bone Shop. All of his books are known for their gloominess, and depression. Throughout his writing career he has won many literature awards such as the Phoenix award. Sadly, Robert Cormier died November 2, 2000, and his work will never be forgotten. Robert Cormier Source of INFO: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Cormier