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My Take
Matt Haig is one of those rare writers who turns private struggle into something genuinely useful for readers. The Midnight Library took a familiar late-night thought, all the lives we didn't live, and gave it shape and comfort. What I admire is his range: children's fiction, speculative novels, and candid non-fiction about mental health, all handled without pretension. The 2007 Nestlé prize confirms he can write for kids too. To me he matters less as a literary stylist than as a steady, humane voice people actually reach for when they're hurting, and that practical kindness is harder to pull off than it looks.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Haig
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・ヘイグ
- Reading
- まっと・へいぐ
- Born
- July 3, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer / journalist / novelist / children's writer / science fiction writer
2. Background
- University
- University of Hull
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Nestlé Children's Book Prize
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Midnight Library | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Haig born?
Born July 3, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Matt Haig from?
Matt Haig is from Sheffield, United Kingdom.
What does Matt Haig do?
Matt Haig works as writer, journalist, novelist, children's writer, science fiction writer.
What is Matt Haig known for?
Notable works include The Midnight Library.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.