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第96回（2017年） Nominee
Lauren Wolk
ローレン・ウォルク
Roren Woruku
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
- 国籍
- United States
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Baltimore, Maryland → Cape Cod, Massachusetts
経歴
- 職業
- Writer, Poet, Editor, English teacher
- 活動期間
- 1998年〜
- 所属
- Cultural Center of Cape Cod (Associate Director, since 2007)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | English Literature | English Department | — | 1977–1981 | United States |
Brown University
English Literature
/ English Department
期間:
1977–1981
卒業年:
1981
国:
United States
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
対象作品:
Wolf Hollow
主催:
American Library Association (ALA)
結果:
オナー（栄誉賞）
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
2018
対象作品:
Beyond the Bright Sea
主催:
Scott O'Dell Award organization
結果:
受賞
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2017
対象作品:
Wolf Hollow
主催:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
結果:
候補
Goodreads Choice Awards (Best Middle Grade & Children's) shortlist
2016
対象作品:
Wolf Hollow
主催:
Goodreads
結果:
候補
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2018
対象作品:
Beyond the Bright Sea
主催:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
結果:
候補
Carnegie Medal (shortlist)
2021
対象作品:
Echo Mountain
主催:
CILIP Carnegie Medal
結果:
候補
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Those Who Favor Fire
1998年 FictionWolf Hollow
2016年 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
翻訳
- 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年 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年 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年 Children's literature / Young adult全著作
- Those Who Favor Fire (1998)
- Wolf Hollow (2016)
- Beyond the Bright Sea (2017)
- Echo Mountain (2020)
- My Own Lightning (2022)
作品の翻訳
- 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
作風・主題
- 文体
- Lyrical, atmospheric proseEmotionally detailed and quiet narration
- 頻出モチーフ
- Coming of age and courageCommunity and isolationSecrets of the past and search for truth
評価・遺産
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.
豆知識
- 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.