Michael L. Printz Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (2004) Honor
Carolyn Mackler
キャロリン・マックラー
Kyarorin Makkurā
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1973-07-13 （New York City）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Manhattan → Syracuse, New York → Brockport, New York → Seattle, Washington → New York City
Career
- Occupations
- Author
- Active Years
- 2000-2025
- Influenced By
- Judy Blume, Lois Lowry, M.E. Kerr, Norma Klein
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | — | Art History | BA | 1991-1995 | United States |
Vassar College
Art History
Degree:
BA
Period:
1991-1995
Year of Graduation:
1995
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Michael L. Printz Award | The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things | — | American Library Association | Honor |
Michael L. Printz Award
2004
Work:
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Honor
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
2003 Young Adult NovelA story of an overweight girl confronting self-acceptance and family issues.
Self-acceptanceFamilyBody image
Vegan Virgin Valentine
2004 Young Adult NovelExplores the complex relationship between stepsisters.
Family relationshipsRomanceIdentity
The Future of Us
2011 Young Adult NovelA story where Facebook shows glimpses of their future lives.
FutureFriendshipTechnology
Infinite in Between
2015 Young Adult NovelInterwoven lives of high school students.
FriendshipGrowthRelationships
The Wife App
2023 Adult NovelHer first novel for adults.
MarriageTechnology
Bibliography
- Love and Other Four-Letter Words (2000)
- The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things (2003)
- Vegan Virgin Valentine (2004)
- Guyaholic (2007)
- Tangled (2009)
- The Future of Us (2011)
- Best Friend Next Door (2015)
- Infinite in Between (2015)
- The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I (2018)
- Not If I Can Help It (2019)
- The Wife App (2023)
- Right Back At You (2025)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Authentic teenage voiceNatural, dialogue-driven style
- Recurring Motifs
- Adolescent strugglesFriendship and familySelf-discovery
Legacy
Known for young adult literature, particularly stories of girls' emotional growth. Printz Honor winner.
Quotes
-
People often ask me now why I write novels for teenagers... I was saved by the books I read during those years.
Source: Her website
Trivia
- Was a self-proclaimed misfit in junior high, influencing her YA writing.
- Listens to teen conversations on buses and cafes for authentic dialogue.