Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 85 (2006) Winner
Lynne Rae Perkins
リン・レイ・パーキンス
Rin Rei Pākinsu
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Illustrator
- Active Years
- 1995-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Newbery Medal | Criss Cross | — | Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association) | Winner |
| — | Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (runner-up) | Home Lovely | — | Boston Globe–Horn Book Award | Runner-up |
| 2000 | ALA Notable Book | All Alone in the Universe | — | American Library Association | Notable |
Newbery Medal
2006
Work:
Criss Cross
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association)
Result:
Winner
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (runner-up)
Work:
Home Lovely
Organization:
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award
Result:
Runner-up
ALA Notable Book
2000
Work:
All Alone in the Universe
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Notable
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Home Lovely
1995 Children's literatureA picture book blending illustrations and text that gently depicts small domestic moments.
homeeveryday lifegentleness
Clouds for Dinner
1997 Children's literatureA collection combining illustrations and short tales where imagination and everyday life intersect.
imaginationnature
All Alone in the Universe
2000 Children's/Young readersA novel about a young girl's loneliness and friendships during adolescence; critically well regarded.
adolescencefriendshiploneliness
The Broken Cat
2002 Children's literatureA heartwarming short book about a cat, notable for its use of illustrations.
animalskindness
Snow Music
2003 Children's literatureA delicate depiction of scenes and sensations on snowy days.
seasonnaturesensory imagery
Criss Cross
2005 Children's/Young adultA book of vignettes, illustrations, photographs, and poems about four small‑town teenagers. Winner of the 2006 Newbery Medal.
adolescencefriendshipsmall‑town life
Pictures from our Vacation
2007 Children's literatureIllustrations and short texts themed around a family vacation.
familytravelmemory
The Cardboard Piano
2008 Children's literatureA story of small adventures in everyday life told from a child's perspective.
adventureeveryday life
As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth
2010 Children's literatureA collection of short, humorous, and tender stories.
humorgrowing up
Seed by Seed (Illustrator)
2012 Children's book (illustration)Illustrator credit for another author's children's book.
plantsgrowth
Nuts to You
2014 Children's literatureA humorous animal story.
animalshumor
Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
2016 Children's literatureA children's book about friendship and learning.
friendshiplearning
Violet & Jobie in the Wild
2023 Children's literatureA recent book about two adventurous characters.
adventurefriendship
Bibliography
- Home Lovely
- Clouds for Dinner
- All Alone in the Universe
- Georgie Lee (illustrator)
- The Broken Cat
- Snow Music
- Criss Cross
- Pictures from our Vacation
- The Cardboard Piano
- As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth
- Seed by Seed (Illustrator)
- Nuts to You
- Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
- Violet & Jobie in the Wild
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical, delicate proseIntegration of illustration and text
- Recurring Motifs
- small‑town lifeadolescent emotionsfriendship and growthnature imagery
Legacy
Recognized in children's literature for her distinctive blending of text and illustration. Winner of the 2006 Newbery Medal, she is noted for delicate portrayals of young readers' emotions and everyday life.
Trivia
- Works as both a writer and an illustrator.
- Won the 2006 Newbery Medal for Criss Cross.
- All Alone in the Universe was selected as an ALA Notable Book.
- Official website: lynnerae.com