Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte has been an award-winning sportswriter for "The New York Times" and was the Emmy-winning host of the public affairs show "The Eleventh Hour". He is the author of a number of acclaimed novels, including "The Contender, The Brave, The Chief, Warrior Angel, " and "One Fat Summer". He is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in writing for young adults. Robert Lipsyte lives in New York.

Robert Lipsyte has been an award-winning sportswriter for "The New York Times" and was the Emmy-winning host of the public affairs show "The Eleventh Hour". He is the author of a number of acclaimed novels, including "The Contender, The Brave, The Chief, Warrior Angel, " and "One Fat Summer". He is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in writing for young adults. Robert Lipsyte lives in New York. See less