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  Avi was born in New York City on December 23, 1937.
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  Avi decided that he wanted to write literature for the rest of his life.
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  Avi marries Joan Gabriner.
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  Avi's first book, Things That Sometimes Happen, was published.
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  Avi worked in a library for about 25 years.
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  Avi wins the Cristopher Award for Encounter at Easton.
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  Avi was awarded this award for The Fighting Ground.
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  Avi won this award for True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.
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  Avi was awarded the Newbery Award for Nothing But The Truth.
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  Avi won this award for Nothing But The Truth.
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  Avi was awarded the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead.