Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (1999) Bronze Prize
Louise Rennison
るいーず・れにそん
Ruīzu Rennison
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1951-10-11 （Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire）
- Died
- 2016-02-29 （Brighton, East Sussex） age 64
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Leeds, Seacroft → Wairakei, New Zealand → Notting Hill, London → Brighton
Career
- Occupations
- author, comedian, actress
- Active Years
- 1980-2016
- Affiliations
- Six Divas, Women with Beards, Etheldreda
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands High School (now Leeds East Academy) | — | — | — | 11歳から | United Kingdom |
| University of Brighton | Performing Arts | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
Parklands High School (now Leeds East Academy)
Period:
11歳から
Country:
United Kingdom
All-girls school, inspired her comedy writing
University of Brighton
Performing Arts
Country:
United Kingdom
Enrolled in Performing Arts course
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nestlé Smarties Book Prize | Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging | — | Nestlé | Bronze Award |
| 2001 | Michael L. Printz Award | Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging | — | American Library Association | Honor Book |
| 2008 | Queen of Teen | — | — | The Book People | Winner |
| 2010 | Roald Dahl Funny Prize | Withering Tights | — | — | Winner |
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
1999
Work:
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Organization:
Nestlé
Result:
Bronze Award
Michael L. Printz Award
2001
Work:
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Honor Book
Queen of Teen
2008
Organization:
The Book People
Result:
Winner
Roald Dahl Funny Prize
2010
Work:
Withering Tights
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Michael L. Printz Award
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2001) Honor
Works
Major Works
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
1999 Young Adult FictionDiary of 14-year-old Georgia Nicolson chronicling her teenage adventures in love, family chaos, and friendships.
Teen romanceFriendshipFamilyHumor
Adaptations
- [Film] Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging / Gurinder Chadha (2008)
It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers
2000 Young Adult FictionSequel following Georgia's romance with her 'Sex God'.
RomanceSelf-discovery
Withering Tights
2010 Young Adult FictionFirst in the series about Georgia's cousin Tallulah Casey.
YouthHumorPerforming arts
Bibliography
- Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series (10 books)
- The Misadventures of Tallulah Casey series (3 books)
Adaptations
- Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008 film)
Translations of Works
- Translated into 34 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Diary-style first-person narrativeProfuse British slang and neologismsHumorous and colloquial
- Recurring Motifs
- Snogging (kissing)Eccentric familyCatsAdolescent angst
Legacy
Renowned for humorous teen diary novels; Georgia Nicolson series sold millions worldwide and was filmed. Also successful comedian.
In Popular Culture
- Her debut novel was adapted into a popular 2008 film.
Quotes
-
I wanted Georgia to be a decent person. I wanted her to be someone who is a bit stupid and self-obsessed and difficult and funny and rude, and a bit jealous and all those other things. But I wanted her to have a good heart.
Source: georgianicolson.com interview
Trivia
- Moved to New Zealand at 15, became pregnant at 17 and gave daughter up for adoption.
- Forgot to fictionalize real childhood friends' names in her first published novel.
- One-woman show 'Stevie Wonder Felt My Face' acclaimed at Edinburgh Fringe and BBC special.