Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction
1 appearances
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Edition 69 (2022) Winner
Carol Roh Spaulding
キャロル・ロウ・スポールディング
Carol Roh Spaulding
Aliases:
Carol Spaulding-Kruse
Pen Names:
Carol Roh Spaulding（Pen name used to blend her Korean and European heritage）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, University professor
- Active Years
- 1986-
- Affiliations
- Drake University
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Fresno | — | — | Bachelor of Arts | — | United States |
| California State University, Fresno | — | — | Master of Arts | — | United States |
| University of Iowa | — | — | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | — | United States |
California State University, Fresno
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United States
California State University, Fresno
Degree:
Master of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1988
Country:
United States
University of Iowa
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Year of Graduation:
1996
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction | Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories | — | University of Georgia Press | 受賞 |
Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction
2022
Work:
Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories
Organization:
University of Georgia Press
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Zakery's Bridge: Children's Journeys from Around the World to Iowa
2011 Children's book / Non-fictionA children's non-fiction book presenting stories of children who journeyed from around the world to Iowa, addressing migration and cultural exchange from an educational perspective.
MigrationChildren's experiencesCultural exchange
Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories
2023 Short storiesA collection of short stories centered on Korean-American and immigrant families, exploring identity, intergenerational tensions, and everyday acts that bridge cultures, often blending humor and sharp observation.
IdentityImmigrant experienceFamilyCultural intersection
Bibliography
- Smith, Kay Fenton; Spaulding, Carol Roh (2011). Zakery's Bridge: Children's Journeys from Around the World to Iowa. Shrieking Tree. ISBN 9780578075464.
- Spaulding, Carol Roh (2023). Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories. University of Georgia Press. ISBN 9780820365268.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Modern short fiction techniquesDescriptive, observational proseBlend of humor and acuity
- Recurring Motifs
- Family mealsMemory and fragments of the pastEveryday immigrant lifeLanguage and generational divides
Legacy
By winning the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction and through her published works, she has strengthened her reputation in short fiction and stories addressing Asian American experiences. Her long career as an educator informs her writing.
Trivia
- She has said she uses the pen name Carol Roh Spaulding to blend her Korean and European heritage.
- She teaches at Drake University.
- Official website: http://carolrohspaulding.com/ (information may change)