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Edition 41 (1997) Winner
Barbara Park
バーバラ・パーク
Bābara Pāku
Aliases:
バーバラ・リン・パーク / バーバラ・リン・ティッドウェル
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1947-04-21 （Mount Holly, New Jersey）
- Died
- 2013-11-15 （Scottsdale, Arizona） age 66
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Mount Holly, New Jersey → Tuscaloosa, Alabama → Scottsdale, Arizona
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Children's book author
- Active Years
- 1981-2013
- Affiliations
- Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., Random House
- Influenced By
- Judy Blume, J.D. Salinger, Thornton W. Burgess
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancocas Valley Regional High School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Rider College | — | — | — | 2年間 | United States |
| University of Alabama | Education or History and Political Science | History and Political Science | 学士号 | — | United States |
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Year of Graduation:
1965
Country:
United States
Rider College
Period:
2年間
Country:
United States
University of Alabama
Education or History and Political Science
/ History and Political Science
Degree:
学士号
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
United States
Bachelor's degree in education or history/political science
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Texas Bluebonnet Award | Buddies | — | — | 受賞 |
Texas Bluebonnet Award
1985
Work:
Buddies
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Skinnybones
1982 Children's literatureHumorous story about a boy who is teased.
BullyingFriendship
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
1992 Children's chapter bookFirst book in the series about kindergartener Junie B. Jones's adventures.
School lifeChild's perspective
Adaptations
- [Stage play] Junie B. Jones
Mick Harte Was Here
1995 Middle-grade novelStory of a sister grieving her brother killed in a bike accident, promoting helmet use.
LossFamilySafety
The Graduation of Jake Moon
2000 Middle-grade novelTeen boy deals with his grandfather's Alzheimer's disease.
Family relationshipsIllness
Adaptations
- Junie B. Jones stage plays
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous styleFirst-person perspectiveChildlike grammar
- Recurring Motifs
- Family relationshipsSchool experiencesEmbarrassing situationsSerious topics handled lightheartedly
Health
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Ovarian cancer約7年間（2006年頃-2013年）Battled for about 7 years until death. Founded nonprofit Sisters in Survival for ovarian cancer patients.
Legacy
Renowned children's author best known for the Junie B. Jones series, which sold millions but was controversial for grammar and behavior. Allowed only stage play adaptations.
Quotes
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Isn't it ridiculous the way some people react to getting older? Facelifts, wigs, wrinkle creams, etc... There's no doubt about it... I really admire the way you've just let yourself go.
Source: Hallmark Card
Trivia
- Dreamed of appearing on The Mickey Mouse Club as a child.
- Student teaching experience deterred her from teaching career.
- Modeled early characters on her two sons.
- Advocated for bicycle helmets and lobbied Arizona legislature.