Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 96 (2017) Nominee
Adam Gidwitz
アダム・ギドウィッツ
Adam Gidwitz
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1982-02-14 （San Francisco, California, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- San Francisco, California (birth) → Baltimore, Maryland (grew up) → Brooklyn, New York (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Children's author
- Active Years
- 2011-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | Columbia College | English literature | BA | 2000–2004 | United States |
| Bank Street College of Education | — | Education (details not specified) | — | — | United States |
Columbia University
Columbia College
/ English literature
Degree:
BA
Period:
2000–2004
Year of Graduation:
2004
Country:
United States
Spent junior year abroad in Columbia's Oxford/Cambridge Scholars program
Bank Street College of Education
Education (details not specified)
Country:
United States
Associated with education studies; specifics not publicly detailed
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Newbery Honor | The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog | — | American Library Association (ALA) | Honor |
| 2017 | Sydney Taylor Book Award (Older Readers) | The Inquisitor's Tale | Older Readers | Association of Jewish Libraries | Winner |
| 2011 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | A Tale Dark and Grimm | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Selection |
| 2011 | E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Middle Reader) | A Tale Dark and Grimm | Middle Reader | American Booksellers Association / E.B. White Award | Honor |
| 2019 | E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Middle Grade) | The Creature of the Pines | Middle Grade | American Booksellers Association / E.B. White Award | Finalist |
| 2021 | ALSC Notable Children's Recordings | The Madre de Aguas of Cuba (recording) | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Selection |
Newbery Honor
2017
Work:
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
Honor
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Older Readers)
2017
Work:
The Inquisitor's Tale
Category:
Older Readers
Organization:
Association of Jewish Libraries
Result:
Winner
ALSC Notable Children's Books
2011
Work:
A Tale Dark and Grimm
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Selection
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Middle Reader)
2011
Work:
A Tale Dark and Grimm
Category:
Middle Reader
Organization:
American Booksellers Association / E.B. White Award
Result:
Honor
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Middle Grade)
2019
Work:
The Creature of the Pines
Category:
Middle Grade
Organization:
American Booksellers Association / E.B. White Award
Result:
Finalist
ALSC Notable Children's Recordings
2021
Work:
The Madre de Aguas of Cuba (recording)
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Selection
Awards & Nominations
Mythopoeic Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 47 (2017) Winner
Works
Major Works
A Tale Dark and Grimm
2010 Children's literature / Fairy-tale retellingA darkly humorous reimagining of Grimm tales following protagonists on a perilous journey that satirizes and honors classic fairy tales.
Grimm talesAdventureMorality and humor
In a Glass Grimmly
2012 Children's literature / Fairy-taleA sequel to A Tale Dark and Grimm that continues to deconstruct and recombine classic fairy-tale elements with dark humor.
RetellingDark humorComing-of-age
The Grimm Conclusion
2013 Children's literature / Fairy-taleThe concluding volume of the Grimm trilogy, wrapping up the series' themes and resolving the protagonists' arcs.
ConclusionRetelling synthesisMoral dilemmas
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
2016 Children's literature / Historical fictionSet in medieval France, an ensemble tale of three children of diverse backgrounds and their miracle-working dog, exploring religion, friendship, and prejudice.
Religion and toleranceFriendshipMedieval history
The Creature of the Pines
2018 Children's literature / AdventureFirst book of The Unicorn Rescue Society series; children investigate legends and mythical creatures in an adventure-driven story.
Folklore and legendTeamworkInvestigative adventure
The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
2020 Children's literature / FolkloreA work based on Cuban folklore; an audio recording was produced and selected as an ALSC Notable Children's Recording.
FolkloreCultural diversity
Bibliography
- A Tale Dark and Grimm, 2010
- In a Glass Grimmly, 2012
- The Grimm Conclusion, 2013
- The Empire Strikes Back - So You Want to Be a Jedi, 2015
- The Inquisitor's Tale, 2016
- The Creature of the Pines, 2018
- The Basque Dragon, 2018
- Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot, 2018
- The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande, 2019
- The Madre de Aguas of Cuba, 2020
- Max in the House of Spies, 2024
- Max in the Land of Lies, 2025
Adaptations
- A Tale Dark & Grimm — Netflix animated miniseries (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Direct narration with dark humorReinterpretation of classical folktales in a modern voice
- Recurring Motifs
- References to and modification of Grimm talesJourneys and trialsReligious and moral dilemmas
Legacy
Recognized for bold retellings of classic folktales for young readers, blending humor and darkness. The Inquisitor's Tale earned multiple honors and the works are widely used in educational and library contexts.
In Popular Culture
- The Netflix adaptation of A Tale Dark & Grimm (2021) expanded visibility among young viewers
Trivia
- Married Lauren Mancia in 2011; met at university.
- Born in San Francisco and raised in Baltimore.
- Has said a stint as a substitute librarian inspired the Grimm trilogy.
- Some works have been adapted to audio and an animated Netflix miniseries.