Oregon Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (2020) Winner
Cathy Camper
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Cathy Camper
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1956 （Madison, Wisconsin）
- Nationality
- Arab-American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Minneapolis, Minnesota (worked until 2005) → Portland, Oregon (moved after 2005)
Career
- Occupations
- Artist, Librarian, Author (children's and YA)
- Active Years
- 1989-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Reported to have a degree in library science; specific institution and degree details not publicly specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Américas Award | Lowriders in Space | — | CLASP / Américas Award | Commended |
| 2015 | Junior Library Guild selection | Lowriders in Space | — | Junior Library Guild | Selection |
| 2015 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Listed (selection) | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Selection |
| 2016 | Cybils Award (Elementary & Middle-Grade Graphic Novel) | Lowriders to the Center of the Earth | Elementary & Middle-Grade Graphic Novel | Cybils (Children's and Young Adult Book Lover's Literary Awards) | Winner |
| 2016 | VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award for Youth | Lowriders to the Center of the Earth | — | Virginia Library Association (VLA) | Winner |
| 2017 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Listed (selection) | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Selection |
| 2020 | Oregon Book Award (Children's Literature) | Lowriders Blast from the Past | Children's Literature | Oregon Book Awards | Winner |
| 2023 | Golden Kite Award (Illustrated Book for Older Readers) | Lowriders to the Rescue | Illustrated Book for Older Readers | SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) | Finalist |
| 2021 | Junior Library Guild selection | Ten Ways to Hear Snow | — | Junior Library Guild | Selection |
Américas Award
2015
Work:
Lowriders in Space
Organization:
CLASP / Américas Award
Result:
Commended
Junior Library Guild selection
2015
Work:
Lowriders in Space
Organization:
Junior Library Guild
Result:
Selection
ALSC Notable Children's Books
2015
Work:
Listed (selection)
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Selection
Cybils Award (Elementary & Middle-Grade Graphic Novel)
2016
Work:
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
Category:
Elementary & Middle-Grade Graphic Novel
Organization:
Cybils (Children's and Young Adult Book Lover's Literary Awards)
Result:
Winner
VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award for Youth
2016
Work:
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
Organization:
Virginia Library Association (VLA)
Result:
Winner
ALSC Notable Children's Books
2017
Work:
Listed (selection)
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Selection
Oregon Book Award (Children's Literature)
2020
Work:
Lowriders Blast from the Past
Category:
Children's Literature
Organization:
Oregon Book Awards
Result:
Winner
Golden Kite Award (Illustrated Book for Older Readers)
2023
Work:
Lowriders to the Rescue
Category:
Illustrated Book for Older Readers
Organization:
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
Result:
Finalist
Junior Library Guild selection
2021
Work:
Ten Ways to Hear Snow
Organization:
Junior Library Guild
Result:
Selection
Awards & Nominations
Arab American Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (2023) Winner
Works
Major Works
Bugs Before Time: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives
2002 Children's nonfictionA children's nonfiction book introducing prehistoric insects and their relatives, illustrated by Steve Kirk.
natural historyscience education
Ten Ways to Hear Snow
2020 Children's picture bookA sensory and poetic picture book about different ways to hear snow, illustrated by Kenard Pak.
naturesense perceptionseasons
Arab Arab All Year Long!
2022 Children's bookA children's book that warmly introduces Arab culture and celebrations, illustrated by Sawsan Chalabi.
culturediversityidentity
Lowriders in Space
2014 Middle-grade graphic novelA humorous, culturally rich graphic novel about lowrider cars and their crew having adventures in space, illustrated by Raúl the Third.
communitycultural expressionadventure
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
2016 Middle-grade graphic novelThe second book in the series; the lowrider crew embarks on a subterranean adventure, featuring humor and multicultural elements.
friendshipadventurediversity
Lowriders Blast from the Past
2018 Middle-grade graphic novelThe third installment in the series, exploring past-related adventures and the bonds among characters with humor.
historyfriendshiphumor
Lowriders to the Rescue
2020 Middle-grade graphic novelThe fourth book in the series, depicting an adventure to rescue a friend and emphasizing community values.
mutual aidcommunityadventure
Bibliography
- Bugs Before Time: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives
- Lowriders in Space
- Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
- Lowriders Blast from the Past
- Lowriders to the Rescue
- Ten Ways to Hear Snow
- Arab Arab All Year Long!
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous and lively narrative voiceVisual storytelling that integrates images and textWarm depictions incorporating cultural elements
- Recurring Motifs
- lowrider carscommunity and friendshipimmigrant and cultural identity
Legacy
Cathy Camper, with a background as a librarian, is known for her distinctive, multicultural works for children and young adults. Her Lowriders series has been widely recognized for its portrayal of diversity and community, receiving multiple awards and honors.
Academic Societies
- Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Trivia
- Has entered seed art in the Minnesota State Fair's Crop Art show starting in 1989.
- Created a portrait of James Brown that was featured in Amy Sedaris's book 'Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People'.
- Official website: http://cathycamper.com/ (publicly available)