Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers
Eggers in 2018
Born	(1970-03-12) March 12, 1970 (age 54) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Writer editor publisher philanthropist
Education	University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Period	1993–present
Literary movement	Postmodern literature, post-postmodern, new sincerity
Notable works	A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius You Shall Know Our Velocity What Is the What Zeitoun A Hologram for the King The Circle
Spouse	Vendela Vida (2003-present)
Children	2
Relatives	William D. Eggers (brother) Constance Demby (aunt)
Website
www.mcsweeneys.net www.daveeggers.net

Dave Eggers (born March 12, 1970) is an American writer, editor, and publisher. He is best known for his 2000 memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, which became a bestseller and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Eggers is also the founder of several notable literary and philanthropic ventures, including the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the literacy project 826 Valencia, and the human rights nonprofit Voice of Witness. Additionally, he founded ScholarMatch, a program that connects donors with students needing funds for college tuition. His writing has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine.