Kevin Brooks

British writer (1959-)
Person human Q717520
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Summary

Kevin Brooks was born on March 30, 1959[1], in Pinhoe[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], musician[4], novelist[5], crime fiction writer[6], and young adult author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Native language: English[10]
  • Field of work: children's and young adult literature[11], psychology[12], philosophy[13]
  • Educated at: Aston University[14], Exeter School[15]
  • Notable work: Martyn Pig[16], The Bunker Diary[17]
  • Award received: Branford Boase Award[18], Carnegie Medal[19], Q130749096[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Genre: young adult literature[22]
  • Family name: Brooks[23]
  • Given name: Kevin[24]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Kevin Brooks[25]
  • Work location: Birmingham[26]
  • Described by source: Iedereen Leest[27], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Name in native language: Kevin Brooks[30]
  • Different from: Kevin Brooks[31]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[32]

Why It Matters

Kevin Brooks has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Kevin Brooks born?

Kevin Brooks was born in Pinhoe[2].

What did Kevin Brooks do for work?

Kevin Brooks worked as a writer[3], musician[4], novelist[5], crime fiction writer[6], and young adult author[7].

Where did Kevin Brooks go to school?

Kevin Brooks was educated at Aston University[14] and Exeter School[15].

What awards did Kevin Brooks receive?

Honors received include Branford Boase Award[18], Carnegie Medal[19], and Q130749096[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Enciclopedia de la Literatura en México. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . romanphiles38.jimdofree.com. romanphiles38.jimdofree.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bookbrainz author id → e9853ca8-0f61-4902-9701-b3c07b37d06a
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0352453-Brooks-Kevin-1959
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre → —
    Described by source → Iedereen Leest, Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur
    Different from → Kevin Brooks
    Family name → Brooks
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