American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 28 (2007) Winner
Kali Jo White VanBaale
カリ・ジョー・ホワイト・ヴァンベール
Kali Jo White VanBaale
Pen Names:
Kali VanBaale（Pen name used for publishing (publishes under both maiden and married names)）,
Kali White（Used for some works (e.g. The Monsters We Make)）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1975-01-20 （Bloomfield, Iowa, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Bloomfield, Iowa (birthplace) → Near Des Moines, Iowa (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, educator
- Active Years
- 2006-
- Affiliations
- Drake University (taught creative writing/literature), Upper Iowa University (taught), Lindenwood University MFA in Writing Program (core faculty)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Upper Iowa University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA) | — | Creative Writing (MFA) | MFA | — | United States |
Indian Hills Community College
Country:
United States
Attended; specific years not specified
Upper Iowa University
Country:
United States
Attended; specific years not specified
Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA)
Creative Writing (MFA)
Degree:
MFA
Country:
United States
Received an MFA in creative writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | American Book Award | The Space Between | — | Before Columbus Foundation (USA) | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Independent Publisher's Silver Medal (General Fiction) | The Space Between | 一般小説 | Independent Publisher (IPPY) | 受賞 |
| 2006 | Fred Bonnie Memorial First Novelist Award | The Space Between | — | River City Publishing (presenter) | 受賞 |
| 2017 | Eric Hoffer Book Award | The Good Divide | — | Eric Hoffer Book Awards | 受賞 |
| 2009 | Iowa Arts Council Major Artist Grant | — | — | Iowa Arts Council | 受賞 |
| 2021 | Iowa Arts Council Major Artist Grant | — | — | Iowa Arts Council | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Lindenwood University Adjunct Professor of the Year | — | — | Lindenwood University | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Indian Hills Community College Outstanding Alumnus | — | — | Indian Hills Community College | 受賞 |
American Book Award
2007
Work:
The Space Between
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation (USA)
Result:
受賞
Independent Publisher's Silver Medal (General Fiction)
2007
Work:
The Space Between
Category:
一般小説
Organization:
Independent Publisher (IPPY)
Result:
受賞
Fred Bonnie Memorial First Novelist Award
2006
Work:
The Space Between
Organization:
River City Publishing (presenter)
Result:
受賞
Eric Hoffer Book Award
2017
Work:
The Good Divide
Organization:
Eric Hoffer Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Iowa Arts Council Major Artist Grant
2009
Organization:
Iowa Arts Council
Result:
受賞
Iowa Arts Council Major Artist Grant
2021
Organization:
Iowa Arts Council
Result:
受賞
Lindenwood University Adjunct Professor of the Year
2022
Organization:
Lindenwood University
Result:
受賞
Indian Hills Community College Outstanding Alumnus
2022
Organization:
Indian Hills Community College
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Space Between
2006 FictionDebut novel set in the Midwest exploring family, secrets, and fractured relationships.
familysmall-town lifesecrets and reconciliation
The Good Divide
2016 FictionA novel addressing divisions in the Midwest and tensions within communities, focusing on conflict and renewal.
communityconflictreconciliation
The Monsters We Make
2020 Thriller / Crime FictionPublished in 2020; a suspenseful work dealing with crime, truth, and moral dilemmas.
crimetruthmoral dilemmas
Bibliography
- The Space Between — 2006
- The Good Divide — 2016
- The Monsters We Make — 2020
- Short stories and anthology contributions (e.g. "Behind Lace Curtains", etc.)
- Nonfiction (True Crime blog series, etc.)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- detailed character-driven proseregional contemporary American settingspsychologically focused narration
- Recurring Motifs
- farm and small-town landscapesfamily secretsethical and moral dilemmas
Legacy
Established recognition with her debut novel's awards and contributed as an educator; known as a contemporary American novelist focusing on small-town and regional life.
Trivia
- Grew up on a dairy farm, an experience that influences her writing.
- Publishes under both her maiden and married names (Kali VanBaale / Kali White).
- Won the American Book Award for her debut novel The Space Between.