Rubery International Book Award
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Lisa Anne Novelline
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Lisa Anne Novelline
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- Italian-American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Chelmsford, Massachusetts (raised) → Lexington, Massachusetts (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Dancer, Former math teacher, Coach
- Active Years
- 1979-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | — | Education | MEd | — | United States |
| Phillips Academy, Andover | — | — | — | — | United States |
Harvard University
Education
Degree:
MEd
Country:
United States
Master of Education degree
Phillips Academy, Andover
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United States
Graduation year estimated from available sources
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | International Rubery Book Award | Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops | 児童書部門（Best Children's Book） | Rubery Book Awards | 受賞 |
International Rubery Book Award
2019
Work:
Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops
Category:
児童書部門（Best Children's Book）
Organization:
Rubery Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops
2018 Children's booksA children's fantasy picture book centered on Piccadilly and a cheerful raindrop called the Jolly Raindrop.
FriendshipNature (rain)Imagination
Piccadilly and the Waltzing Wind
2016 Children's booksA rhythmic picture book about Piccadilly's adventure dancing with the wind.
Music and danceAdventureImagination
Piccadilly and the Fairy Polka
2014 Children's booksA children's picture book depicting Piccadilly dancing with fairies, incorporating ballet and musical elements.
FairiesDanceImagination
The Dance of Spring
2011 Children's booksA picture book celebrating the arrival of spring through dance, depicting seasonal change and joy.
SeasonsDanceCelebration
Bibliography
- Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops (2018)
- Piccadilly and the Waltzing Wind (2016)
- Piccadilly and the Fairy Polka (2014)
- The Dance of Spring (2011)
Adaptations
- Digital adaptations including the mobile game "Piccadilly’s Magical Storyteller" and the jigsaw puzzle app "Picadilly’s Puzzle Museum"
- Merchandise: plush toy "Jolly Raindrop" introduced in 2018
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rhythmic, picture-book storytellingIncorporation of music and dance imageryAccessible language that stimulates imagination
- Recurring Motifs
- Dance and musicSeasons and weather (wind, rain)Fairies and small creaturesFamily and festivals
Legacy
Known as a children's author rooted in her local community, she provides imaginative picture books and digital character expansions. She has won an international children's book award and is active at regional events and comic conventions.
In Popular Culture
- Visibility through appearances at events such as New York Comic Con and BookExpo America
- Merchandise (plush toy) and mobile game adaptations
Quotes
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"a warm, vibrant read"
Source: Kirkus Reviews (review of Piccadilly and the Fairy Polka) (2014)
Trivia
- Former Boston Ballet dancer; played Clara in The Nutcracker in 1979 and 1980
- Mother of four sons, including artist Ryan Jude Novelline
- Runs the blog "Holiday and Hearth" focusing on family festivals and gluten-free cooking
- Has expanded her picture-book universe into mobile games, a puzzle app, and a plush toy