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Orson Scott Card, born on August 24, 1951 in Richland, Washington, United States, is a novelist, science fiction writer and children's writer. Orson Scott Card is 74 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Brigham Young High School and Brigham Young University. Listed accolades include Margaret Edwards Award (2008), Nebula Award for Best Novel (1986, 1987), Hugo Award for Best Novel (1986, 1987) and 3 more. Credited works include Ender's Game hexalogy, The Tales of Alvin Maker and Homecoming Saga.
My Take
Orson Scott Card occupies complicated territory for me. His public views have drawn justified controversy, and I do not wave that away. Yet as a craftsman he is undeniable: the only writer to take both the Hugo and Nebula in consecutive years, for Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. What pulls me back to those books is their central ache, the idea that truly understanding your enemy makes destroying them unbearable. That empathy at the core of a war story is what elevates the work above genre spectacle. I can hold admiration for the writing and unease about the man at once.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Orson Scott Card
- Name (Japanese)
- オースン・スコット・カード
- Reading
- おーすん・すこっと・かーど
- Born
- August 24, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Richland, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / science fiction writer / children's writer / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Brigham Young High School
- University
- Brigham Young University
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Margaret Edwards Award
- 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novel
- 1986 Hugo Award for Best Novel
- 2000 Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel
- 1978 Astounding Award for Best New Writer
- 1987 Nebula Award for Best Novel
- 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novel
- 1987 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ender's Game hexalogy | — | |
| Notable work | The Tales of Alvin Maker | — | |
| Notable work | Homecoming Saga | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://hatrack.com
- Xhttps://x.com/orsonscottcard
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson%20Scott%20Card
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B3%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q217110
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Orson Scott Card born?
Born August 24, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Orson Scott Card from?
Orson Scott Card is from Richland, Washington, United States.
What does Orson Scott Card do?
Orson Scott Card works as writer, novelist, science fiction writer, children's writer, screenwriter.
What is Orson Scott Card known for?
Notable works include Ender's Game hexalogy, The Tales of Alvin Maker, Homecoming Saga.
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