American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 4 (1983) Winner
Harriet Rohmer
ハリエット・ローマー
Harietto Rōmā
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- null
- Died
- null
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- author, editor, publisher, founder of children's press
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | American Book Award | — | — | — | 受賞 |
American Book Award
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Legend of Food Mountain: La Montana Del Alimento
Children's literature / FolktaleA children's tale based on folk stories about a mountain of food. Combines multicultural elements with symbolic uses of food.
multiculturalismfoodfolklore
Translations
- Contains Spanish elements / Spanish-language edition indicated
Mr. Sugar Came to Town
1989 Children's literatureA short, child-friendly story told in an accessible voice. Shows small moral lessons through the interactions between characters and the town.
communityfriendliness
The Woman Who Outshone the Sun
Children's literature / Folktale retellingA story inspired by indigenous traditions and folktales, depicting a powerful woman. Explores relationships with nature and the sun.
female figuresnaturetradition
Last of the Refuge Cities
Children's / Young adultAddresses themes of refugees and refuge for younger readers. Evokes empathy and memory.
refugeempathy
Just Like Me
Children's literatureA picture-book-like work promoting understanding of others through self-recognition and commonalities.
self-recognitiondiversity
Uncle Nacho's Hat
Children's literatureA warm story about family and cultural heritage. Uses a prop (the hat) to tell traditions.
familycultural heritage
Honoring Our Ancestors
Children's literature / Cultural educationAn educational work teaching respect for ancestors and lineage. Includes introductions to traditional ceremonies.
ancestorsrituals
Heroes of the Environment
2009 Children's / EducationalA children's or educational book focused on environmental protection. Aims to engage young readers with climate and environmental issues.
environmentconservationeducation
Bibliography
- Legend of Food Mountain: La Montana Del Alimento
- Mr. Sugar Came to Town
- The Woman Who Outshone the Sun
- Last of the Refuge Cities
- Just Like Me
- Uncle Nacho's Hat
- Honoring Our Ancestors
- Heroes of the Environment
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- multicultural narrative voicefolktale retellingssimple, symbolic prose suitable for children
- Recurring Motifs
- family and communitynature and environmentfood as everyday symbolcultural heritage
Legacy
Harriet Rohmer contributed to the promotion of multicultural and bilingual children's publishing as an editor and publisher. As the founder of Children's Book Press, she played an important role in circulating Spanish-English children's books and providing a platform for diverse cultural expression.
Trivia
- Founder of Children's Book Press.
- Recipient of an American Book Award (year not specified).
- Worked for UNESCO in Paris on Third World cultural programs.
- Work has appeared in Passages North, The Louisville Review, Jewish Women's Literary Annual, and Zeek.