What is Melvin Burgess's full name?
Melvin Burgess
Melvin Burgess date of birth:
April 25, 1954
How old is Melvin Burgess?
72
Where was Melvin Burgess born?
Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
What is Melvin Burgess nationality?
British
Melvin Burgess favorite band(s)?
Blur, Santana
Short Biography
Melvin Burgess (born 25 April 1954) is a British writer of children's fiction. He became famous in 1998 with the publication of Junk, about heroin-addicted teenagers on the streets of Bristol. At least in Britain, Junk became one of the best-known young adult books of the decade. Burgess won the annual Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British author. For the 10th anniversary in 2007 it was named one of the top ten Medal-winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favourite.