Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 96 (2017) Nominee
Lauren Wolk
ローレン・ウォルク
Roren Woruku
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Baltimore, Maryland → Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Poet, Editor, English teacher
- Active Years
- 1998-
- Affiliations
- Cultural Center of Cape Cod (Associate Director, since 2007)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | English Literature | English Department | — | 1977–1981 | United States |
Brown University
English Literature
/ English Department
Period:
1977–1981
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Newbery Honor | Wolf Hollow | — | American Library Association (ALA) | オナー（栄誉賞） |
| 2018 | Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction | Beyond the Bright Sea | — | Scott O'Dell Award organization | 受賞 |
| 2017 | Carnegie Medal (shortlist) | Wolf Hollow | — | CILIP Carnegie Medal | 候補 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Choice Awards (Best Middle Grade & Children's) shortlist | Wolf Hollow | — | Goodreads | 候補 |
| 2018 | Carnegie Medal (shortlist) | Beyond the Bright Sea | — | CILIP Carnegie Medal | 候補 |
| 2021 | Carnegie Medal (shortlist) | Echo Mountain | — | CILIP Carnegie Medal | 候補 |
Newbery Honor
2017
Work:
Wolf Hollow
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
オナー（栄誉賞）
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
2018
Work:
Beyond the Bright Sea
Organization:
Scott O'Dell Award organization
Result:
受賞
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2017
Work:
Wolf Hollow
Organization:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
Result:
候補
Goodreads Choice Awards (Best Middle Grade & Children's) shortlist
2016
Work:
Wolf Hollow
Organization:
Goodreads
Result:
候補
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2018
Work:
Beyond the Bright Sea
Organization:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
Result:
候補
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2021
Work:
Echo Mountain
Organization:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
Result:
候補
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Those Who Favor Fire
1998 FictionWolf Hollow
2016 Children's literature / Middle gradeSet in a small Pennsylvania town after World War II, Wolf Hollow follows a young girl named Annabelle as she navigates bullying, prejudice, and moral courage when a mysterious newcomer disrupts their community.
Coming of ageMorality and courageCommunity
Translations
- Das Jahr, in dem ich lügen lernte
- L'anno in cui imparai a raccontare storie
- L'année où j'ai appris à mentir
Beyond the Bright Sea
2017 Children's literature / Historical fictionA girl raised on a tiny island searches for her origins and the secrets surrounding the island's past. The novel blends historical elements with a mystery about identity and belonging.
IdentityFamilyHistory
Echo Mountain
2020 Children's literatureA story about survival, family, and friendship set in the mountains, following a young protagonist who learns resilience and independence.
Nature and survivalFamilyIndependence
My Own Lightning
2022 Children's literature / Young adultBibliography
- Those Who Favor Fire (1998)
- Wolf Hollow (2016)
- Beyond the Bright Sea (2017)
- Echo Mountain (2020)
- My Own Lightning (2022)
Translations of Works
- Wolf Hollow — German: Das Jahr, in dem ich lügen lernte
- Wolf Hollow — Italian: L'anno in cui imparai a raccontare storie
- Wolf Hollow — French: L'année où j'ai appris à mentir
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical, atmospheric proseEmotionally detailed and quiet narration
- Recurring Motifs
- Coming of age and courageCommunity and isolationSecrets of the past and search for truth
Legacy
Lauren Wolk is recognized for lyrical, emotionally resonant children's novels such as Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea. Her Newbery Honor and other awards have established her as an important voice in middle-grade literature.
Trivia
- Studied English literature at Brown University, graduated in 1981.
- Has served as Associate Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod since 2007.
- Received a 2017 Newbery Honor for Wolf Hollow.