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Edition 14 (1978) Winner
Kevin Major
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Kevin Major
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1949-09-12 （Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador）
- Nationality
- Canada
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador → St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1978-2024
- Nominations
- Books in Canada First Novel Award (Hold Fast), Geoffrey Bilson Award (Blood Red Ochre), Ruth Schwartz Award (Eating Between the Lines)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial University | — | Unknown | — | — | Canada |
Memorial University
Unknown
Country:
Canada
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Governor General's Children's Literature Award | Hold Fast | Children's Literature | Governor General's Literary Awards | winner |
| 1979 | Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award | Hold Fast | — | Canadian Library Association | winner |
| 1979 | Ruth Schwartz Award | Hold Fast | — | Ontario Arts Council | winner |
| 1992 | Vicky Metcalf Award | — | — | — | winner |
Governor General's Children's Literature Award
1978
Work:
Hold Fast
Category:
Children's Literature
Organization:
Governor General's Literary Awards
Result:
winner
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award
1979
Work:
Hold Fast
Organization:
Canadian Library Association
Result:
winner
Ruth Schwartz Award
1979
Work:
Hold Fast
Organization:
Ontario Arts Council
Result:
winner
Vicky Metcalf Award
1992
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hold Fast
1978 Young adult fictionEarly novel exploring issues of adolescence and family, set in Newfoundland.
adolescencefamily
Far From Shore
1980 Young adult fictionEating Between the Lines
1991 Children's literatureNo Man's Land
1995 Novel/PlayNotable work set in Newfoundland.
Ann and Seamus
2003 Historical fictionAdaptations
- [folk opera] Ann and Seamus
Bibliography
- Hold Fast (1978)
- Far From Shore (1980)
- Thirty-Six Exposures (1984)
- Dear Bruce Springsteen (1987)
- Blood Red Ochre (1989)
- Eating Between the Lines (1991)
- Diana: My Autobiography (1993)
- No Man's Land (1995)
- Gaffer: A Novel of Newfoundland (1997)
- The House of Wooden Santas (1997)
- Eh? to Zed: A Canadian Abecedarium (2000)
- As Near to Heaven by Sea (2001)
- Ann and Seamus (2003)
- Aunt Olga's Christmas Postcards (2005)
- Gros Morne Time Lines (2007)
- New Under the Sun (2010)
- Printmaking on the Edge: 40 Years at St. Michael's (2014)
- Found Far and Wide (2016)
- One for the Rock (2018)
- Land Beyond the Sea (2019)
- Two for the Tablelands (2020)
- Three for Trinity (2021)
- Four for Fogo Island (2022)
- Five for Forteau (2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic fictionSettings in Newfoundland
- Recurring Motifs
- adolescencefamilyNewfoundland culture
Legacy
Prominent Canadian author of children's/YA and adult fiction, known for works set in Newfoundland exploring adolescence, family, and history. Recipient of numerous literary awards, including Governor General's Award. Creator of Sebastian Synard mystery series.
Trivia
- Newfoundland native, many works set in his home province.
- Known for children's literature informed by his teaching experience.