Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman is an American novelist, short story writer, and children's book author.
* She was born in New York City in 1952 and grew up on Long Island.
* She graduated from Adelphi University with a BA in English and from Stanford University with an MA in creative writing.
* Her first novel, Property of, was published in 1977.
* She has since published over 30 novels, including Practical Magic, The Rules of Magic, and The Marriage of Opposites.
* Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and have won numerous awards, including the National Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
* She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the PEN American Center.
* She lives in Boston with her family.

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