Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr, an acclaimed American author, is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel *All the Light We Cannot See*. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Doerr attended University School before majoring in history at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, from which he graduated in 1995. He furthered his literary education with an MFA from Bowling Green State University. His diverse background and academic experiences have deeply influenced his writing career.

Doerr’s breakthrough came with the 2014 publication of *All the Light We Cannot See*. Set in occupied France during World War II, the novel received widespread critical acclaim and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction. It became a New York Times bestseller and was named a notable book of 2014. The book’s profound impact earned it the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2015, among other accolades such as the Ohioana Library Association Book Award for Fiction.

In addition to his fiction writing, Doerr contributes to The Boston Globe as a columnist on science books and writes for The Morning News, an online magazine. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the Writer in Residence for the state of Idaho, a role that underscored his deep connection to the region.

Doerr’s third novel, *Cloud Cuckoo Land*, released in September 2021, weaves together three narratives set across different times and places. The novel was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction and received international acclaim. Doerr’s work, including his story collections and memoir, has been translated into over forty languages and has garnered numerous prestigious awards. He currently resides in Boise, Idaho, and remains a significant figure in contemporary literature.