Gregory Maguire
Born in 1954
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Gregory Maguire is an American author known for his revisionist retellings of classic children's stories, most notably "Wicked," a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." He holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Tufts University and has worked as a professor at Simmons College.
Maguire co-founded Children's Literature New England, a non-profit educational charity, and has served as artist-in-residence at various institutions.
His work often explores complex themes within familiar narratives, challenging readers to reconsider traditional stories from new perspectives.
Maguire resides in Concord, Massachusetts, and continues to write and contribute to the field of children's literature.
