He Was a Knight
In true fantasy fashion, in 2009, Terry Pratchett received formal recognition from the British royal family when Queen Elizabeth II honored his work by making him a knight. Another prestigious accolade of his was receiving the Carnegie Medal in 2001. He was awarded the medal for his children’s book “The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents.” Yes, that’s right, children can also enjoy Pratchett’s unique style of writing!
He Fought Alzheimer’s Not Just for Himself but for Others As Well
Terry Pratchett was tragically diagnosed with the disease in 2007 but he kept writing and trying to stay active for as long as he could. He raised awareness of the disease and became a patron of Alzheimer’s research in the United Kingdom.
Always Check the Footnotes
While footnotes in most books (or academic researchers, for that matter) are just a thing at the bottom of the text that clutters the page you are trying to read, you’d be wise to not ignore Pratchett’s. While reading one of Terry Pratchett’s books, we would strongly recommend that you don’t skip them. Pratchett’s footnotes are characteristically humorous and provide extra context, witty remarks, or otherwise fun content to add to the story you’re enjoying.
While Pratchett has been deceased for several years now his memory lives on in our libraries in pop culture and in our hearts.