Richard Peck was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature. Born on April 10, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, he gained acclaim for his engaging storytelling and the ability to deal with complex themes relevant to young readers. Peck's career was marked by numerous awards and accolades that recognized his impact on literature and his skill in capturing the essence of childhood and adolescence. He passed away on May 24, 2018, in New York due to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of beloved literary works.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Peck belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Decatur
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: University of Exeter | DePauw University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Employers: Louisiana State University
Awards Received: Margaret Edwards Award | National Humanities Medal | Edgar Awards | Newbery Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 10, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 10, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Aries 10 | 21 Aries 7 | 17 Cancer 46 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 50 | 26 Virgo 18 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Mercury | 23 Pisces 52 | 27 Pisces 18 | 18 Cancer 58 |
| Venus | 4 Pisces 0 | 24 Pisces 44 | 14 Gemini 32 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 2 | 27 Cancer 3 | 26 Gemini 30 |
| Jupiter | 17 Libra 44 | 17 Gemini 34 | 14 Libra 20 |
| Saturn | 25 Aquarius 38 | 25 Pisces 33 | 27 Aquarius 32 |
| Uranus | 26 Aries 57 | 25 Taurus 15 | 1 Taurus 9 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 0 | 0 Aries 25 | 10 Virgo 15 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 31 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 24 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 16 Aquarius 17 | 26 Pisces 12 | 11 Aquarius 28 |
| Ketu | 16 Leo 17 | 26 Virgo 12 | 11 Leo 28 |
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