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第99回（2020年） Nominee
Alicia D. Williams
アリシア・ディー・ウィリアムズ
Alicia D. Williams
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1970-09-26 （Detroit, Michigan, U.S.）
- 国籍
- American
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Detroit, Michigan (origin) → New York City (theatre training/performing) → Charlotte, North Carolina (residence/teaching)
経歴
- 職業
- Author, Teacher (Teaching Artist), Flight attendant, Theatre performer
- 活動期間
- 2009年〜
- ノミネート
- William C. Morris Award Finalist (Genesis Begins Again, 2019), Kirkus Prize Finalist (Genesis Begins Again, 2019), National Book Award for Young People's Literature Longlist (Mid-Air, 2024)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | — | African American Studies | BA | — | United States |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | — | Theatre training | — | — | United States |
| Hamline University | — | Creative writing (graduate) | — | 2012- | United States |
University of Kentucky
African American Studies
学位:
BA
卒業年:
1994
国:
United States
Bachelor's degree in African American Studies
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Theatre training
国:
United States
Trained in theatre and performance
Hamline University
Creative writing (graduate)
期間:
2012-
国:
United States
Began graduate study in 2012 and subsequently graduated
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Newbery Honor | Genesis Begins Again | — | American Library Association | Winner (Honor) |
| 2020 | Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent | Genesis Begins Again | — | American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Award) | Winner |
| 2019 | William C. Morris Award | Genesis Begins Again | — | American Library Association | Finalist |
| 2019 | Kirkus Prize | Genesis Begins Again | — | Kirkus Reviews | Finalist |
| — | Jane Addams Children's Book Award | Shirley Chisholm: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress | — | Jane Addams Peace Association | Winner |
| 2024 | National Book Award for Young People's Literature (Longlist) | Mid-Air | — | National Book Foundation | Longlisted |
Newbery Honor
2020
対象作品:
Genesis Begins Again
主催:
American Library Association
結果:
Winner (Honor)
Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent
2020
対象作品:
Genesis Begins Again
主催:
American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Award)
結果:
Winner
William C. Morris Award
2019
対象作品:
Genesis Begins Again
主催:
American Library Association
結果:
Finalist
Kirkus Prize
2019
対象作品:
Genesis Begins Again
主催:
Kirkus Reviews
結果:
Finalist
Jane Addams Children's Book Award
対象作品:
Shirley Chisholm: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
主催:
Jane Addams Peace Association
結果:
Winner
National Book Award for Young People's Literature (Longlist)
2024
対象作品:
Mid-Air
主催:
National Book Foundation
結果:
Longlisted
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Genesis Begins Again
2019年 Middle-grade fiction 384ページA middle-grade novel following Genesis, a Black girl confronting colorism and self-identity. The story explores family dynamics, self-acceptance, and friendship as Genesis learns to embrace herself.
ColorismIdentityFamily relationshipsSelf-esteem
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
2021年 Children's biographyA children's biography of folklorist and writer Zora Neale Hurston, highlighting her resilience and role as a storyteller.
BiographyWomen's resiliencePower of storytelling
Shirley Chisholm: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
2021年 Children's biographyA children's biography presenting the life and achievements of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Politics and civic engagementWomen's leadershipHistorical education
Mid-Air
2024年 Young readers' fiction(Brief summary based on public information) A fiction work aimed at young readers dealing with family, loss, and coming-of-age themes. Published in 2024 and longlisted for the National Book Award.
LossFamilyComing-of-age
全著作
- Genesis Begins Again (2019)
- Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston (2021)
- Shirley Chisholm: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress (2021)
- Mid-Air (2024)
作風・主題
- 文体
- A voice that empathizes with young readersEmotion-focused realistic descriptionDialogue-driven, brisk prose
- 頻出モチーフ
- Race and identityFamily and communityGrowth and self-acceptance
評価・遺産
Alicia D. Williams has been widely recognized for works addressing Black youth experiences and colorism, receiving major children's literature honors such as a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King recognition. Her books are increasingly used in educational settings and libraries, making her an important voice for young readers.
豆知識
- Trained in theatre in New York and performed in plays, sketch comedy, and stand-up.
- Worked as a flight attendant earlier in her career.
- Her debut novel 'Genesis Begins Again' (2019) received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King recognition.
- 'Mid-Air' (2024) was longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.