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第0回（2001年 第2回開催） Winner
An Na
アン・ナ
An Na
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1972-01-01 （South Korea）
- 国籍
- American
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- San Diego, California → Oakland, California → Warren, Vermont
経歴
- 職業
- Writer, Former middle school teacher
- 活動期間
- 2001年〜
- 所属
- Vermont College of Fine Arts (affiliation)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Jacqueline Woodson
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | — | — | BA | — | United States |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts | — | — | MFA（M.F.A.プログラム在籍） | — | United States |
Amherst College
学位:
BA
国:
United States
Holds a Bachelor of Arts (major details not specified)
Vermont College of Fine Arts
学位:
MFA（M.F.A.プログラム在籍）
国:
United States
Enrolled in an M.F.A. program and took a young adult literature class.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Michael L. Printz Award | A Step From Heaven | — | American Library Association (YALSA) | Winner |
| 2001 | National Book Award (Young People's Literature) | A Step From Heaven | Young People's Literature | National Book Foundation | Finalist |
Michael L. Printz Award
2002
対象作品:
A Step From Heaven
主催:
American Library Association (YALSA)
結果:
Winner
National Book Award (Young People's Literature)
2001
対象作品:
A Step From Heaven
部門:
Young People's Literature
主催:
National Book Foundation
結果:
Finalist
受賞・候補エディション
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第3回（2002年） Winner
作品
代表作
A Step From Heaven
2001年 Young adult / Children's literatureA coming-of-age story about a girl who immigrates from Korea to the United States, exploring family relationships and the challenges of adapting to a new country.
ImmigrationFamilyIdentityComing of age
The Fold
2008年 Young adultA novel that deals with adolescent friendship, self-discovery, and family relationships, portraying inner emotional struggles with sensitivity.
FriendshipSelf-discoveryFamily
Wait For Me
2017年 Young adultA work focusing on adolescent emotions and relationships. Detailed synopsis not specified.
RomanceComing of ageConflict
The Place Between Breaths
2018年 Young adultA book that explores internal and physical/mental boundaries of youth. Details are omitted pending authoritative sources.
InteriorityMental healthBoundaries
Akbar: The Great Emperor of India
Children's literature / Biography (uncertain)Details about this work are limited and not well-documented.
全著作
- A Step From Heaven (2001)
- The Fold (2008)
- Akbar: The Great Emperor of India
- Wait For Me (2017)
- The Place Between Breaths (2018)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Concise, emotionally attuned proseStrong first-person interior narration
- 頻出モチーフ
- Immigrant experienceFamily bondsSearch for identityAdolescent struggles
評価・遺産
An Na gained recognition with her debut A Step From Heaven (2001) and is regarded as an important voice in Asian-American young adult literature. She has influenced young readers through school visits and educational outreach.
豆知識
- Born in South Korea and raised in San Diego.
- Former middle school English and History teacher turned novelist.
- Debut A Step From Heaven won the Michael L. Printz Award and was a National Book Award finalist.
- Splits time between Oakland, California and Warren, Vermont.
- Encourages young Asian-American students to pursue arts and creativity.