Edward Irving Wortis got the name, Avi, from his twin sister, Emily. To this day, no one knows, not even Emily, why.
Edward Irving Wortis adopted the pen name AVI by taking the first two letters of his first and last names. This pseudonym allowed him to distinguish his writing for children from his other works.
Edward Irving Wortis had three wives
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Edward Irving Wortis
As of my last update, Edward Irving Wortis, known by his pen name Avi, is alive. He is a prolific author of children's and young adult books.
His real name is Edward Irving Wortis
Edward Irving Wortis (Avi) was born on December 23, 1937.
Edward Irving Wortis (Avi) was born on December 23, 1937.
Avi is the pseudonym of Edward Irving Wortis, a children's book author.
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He has Dyslexia. His nickname "avi" came from his sister. his real name is Edward Irving Wortis.
Avi (author) was born on December 23, 1937. His birth name is Edward Irving Wortis.
Edward Irving Wortis (Avi) was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.