Arab American Book Award
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Edition 5 (2011) Winner
Diane Stanley
ダイアン・スタンリー
Daian Sutānrī
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1943-12-27 （Abilene, Texas, US）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Abilene, Texas (birthplace) → Santa Fe, New Mexico (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Illustrator
- Active Years
- 1970-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity University (Texas) | — | — | Bachelor's degree | — | United States |
| Johns Hopkins University, College of Medicine (Medical Illustration) | — | Medical Illustration | M.A. | — | United States |
Trinity University (Texas)
Degree:
Bachelor's degree
Country:
United States
Earned a bachelor's degree (year not specified)
Johns Hopkins University, College of Medicine (Medical Illustration)
Medical Illustration
Degree:
M.A.
Country:
United States
Master's degree in medical illustration
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | New York Times Best Illustrated Book | Shaka: King of the Zulus | — | The New York Times | winner |
| — | Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction | Leonardo da Vinci | — | National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | winner |
| — | Boston Globe/Horn Book Award | — | — | The Boston Globe / The Horn Book | winner (受賞2回) |
| — | Golden Kite Award | — | — | Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators | winner (受賞2回) |
| — | Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award | — | — | The Washington Post / Children's Book Guild | recipient |
New York Times Best Illustrated Book
Work:
Shaka: King of the Zulus
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
winner
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction
Work:
Leonardo da Vinci
Organization:
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Result:
winner
Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
Organization:
The Boston Globe / The Horn Book
Result:
winner (受賞2回)
Golden Kite Award
Organization:
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Result:
winner (受賞2回)
Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award
Organization:
The Washington Post / Children's Book Guild
Result:
recipient
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Leonardo da Vinci
1996 Children's biography / NonfictionA children's biography presenting the life and achievements of artist Leonardo da Vinci, emphasizing his technical skill and creativity.
ArtCreativityBiographical education
Shaka: King of the Zulus
1988 Children's biography / HistoryA children's biography of the South African leader Shaka, depicting his life, power, and leadership.
HistoryLeadershipCulture
Michelangelo
2000 Children's biography / NonfictionA children's biography introducing Michelangelo's life and works, including art-historical context.
Art historyCraftsmanshipCreation
Mozart: The Wonder Child - A Puppet Play in Three Acts
2009 Children's play / MusicA three-act puppet play about Mozart's childhood and musical genius, presented for children.
MusicChild prodigyTheatre
Bibliography
- Shaka: King of the Zulus
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- Peter the Great
- Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England
- Joan of Arc
- Mozart: The Wonder Child
- Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution
- RESIST: Peaceful Acts That Changed our World
- The Time-Traveling Twins (series)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Picture-book style with rich visualsNarrative clarity for biographies
- Recurring Motifs
- Portrayals of historical figuresIntersection of art and scienceEducational approach for young readers
Legacy
Diane Stanley is a highly regarded author and illustrator in the field of children's biographies; many of her works are used in libraries and schools. She has received multiple major awards and contributed to the popularization of children's nonfiction.
Archives
- Library of Congress (related holdings)
- Open Library (works and records)
Trivia
- Has authored and/or illustrated more than sixty children's books.
- 'Shaka: King of the Zulus' was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book.
- 'Leonardo da Vinci' received the Orbis Pictus Award.
- Lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband Peter Vennema.