Drue Heinz Literature Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 7 (1987) Winner
Ellen Hunnicutt
エレン・ハニカット
Ellen Hunnicutt
Pen Names:
E. M. Hunnicutt（Pen name used for children's fiction and juvenile work）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1931-05-04 （Portland, Indiana, U.S.）
- Died
- 2003-06-24 （Big Bend, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, U.S.） age 72
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Big Bend, Wisconsin, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Piano teacher, Creative writing instructor
- Active Years
- 2003
- Affiliations
- Waukesha County Technical College (instructor), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (instructor)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | — | — | Bachelor's degree | — | United States |
| El Camino College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | — | — | Master's degree | — | United States |
Ball State University
Degree:
Bachelor's degree
Country:
United States
Attended; details of dates/major not specified
El Camino College
Country:
United States
Attended; likely for transfer or coursework
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Degree:
Master's degree
Year of Graduation:
1984
Country:
United States
Received a master's degree in 1984
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Wisconsin Arts Board Literary Arts Fellowship | — | — | Wisconsin Arts Board | 受賞 |
| 1987 | Drue Heinz Literature Prize | In the Music Library | — | University of Pittsburgh Press (Drue Heinz Literature Prize) | 受賞 |
| 1988 | Banta Award | Suite for Calliope | — | Unknown (Wisconsin-related award) | 受賞 |
| — | First prize in fiction from the Council for Wisconsin Writers | — | — | Council for Wisconsin Writers | 受賞 |
| 2012 | Wisconsin Library Association "Notable Wisconsin Author" | — | — | Wisconsin Library Association | 選出（事後） |
Wisconsin Arts Board Literary Arts Fellowship
1986
Organization:
Wisconsin Arts Board
Result:
受賞
Drue Heinz Literature Prize
1987
Work:
In the Music Library
Organization:
University of Pittsburgh Press (Drue Heinz Literature Prize)
Result:
受賞
Banta Award
1988
Work:
Suite for Calliope
Organization:
Unknown (Wisconsin-related award)
Result:
受賞
First prize in fiction from the Council for Wisconsin Writers
Organization:
Council for Wisconsin Writers
Result:
受賞
Wisconsin Library Association "Notable Wisconsin Author"
2012
Organization:
Wisconsin Library Association
Result:
選出（事後）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
In the Music Library
1987 Short story collectionA collection of short stories centered on music and everyday life, exploring small-town and family dynamics and the relationships surrounding performance and instruments.
MusicFamilySmall-town lifeMemory
Suite for Calliope
1989 Novel (or novel-length work)A work that depicts characters connected to carnivals and sideshows, addressing themes of family, performance, and origin.
CarnivalPerformanceFamilyOrigins
Bibliography
- In the Music Library (1987)
- Suite for Calliope (1989)
- "Carrot Man" (Boys Life, 1991)
- "The Clearing" (Wisconsin Academy Review, Fall 1992)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise prose with a musical rhythmDelicate interior characterization
- Recurring Motifs
- Music and instrumentsStage and performanceFamily relationshipsSmall communities (small towns, carnivals)
Legacy
Known for short stories and fiction that engage with music and regional life. Recipient of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize and other honors; recognized in the Wisconsin literary community.
Academic Societies
- Council for Wisconsin Writers
Trivia
- Used the pen name "E. M. Hunnicutt" for children's fiction.
- Her father was a musician and teacher; her grandfather was a violin maker.
- Married to an engineer; had three sons.
- Taught piano and creative writing at Waukesha County Technical College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
- Died at her home in Big Bend, Wisconsin on June 24, 2003.