Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 0 (2021) Winner
Malinda Lo
マリンダ・ロー
Malinda Lo
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- China
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Massachusetts, United States
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Researcher
- Active Years
- 2009-
- Memberships
- Participant in Lambda Literary Foundation programs
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Harvard University | — | Regional Studies | MA | — | United States |
| Stanford University | — | Cultural and Social Anthropology | MA | — | United States |
Wellesley College
Country:
United States
Harvard University
Regional Studies
Degree:
MA
Country:
United States
Stanford University
Cultural and Social Anthropology
Degree:
MA
Country:
United States
Enrolled with the intention of pursuing a PhD but left with a second master's degree
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Last Night at the Telegraph Club | Young People's Literature | National Book Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Stonewall Book Award (Children's and Young Adult Literature) | Last Night at the Telegraph Club | Young Adult Literature | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 2009 | William C. Morris Award | Ash | — | American Library Association (ALA) | 最終候補 |
| 2009 | Andre Norton Award (YA Fantasy & Science Fiction) | Ash | — | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) | 最終候補 |
| 2009 | Mythopoeic Fantasy Award | Ash | — | Mythopoeic Society | 最終候補 |
| 2012 | ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults | Huntress | — | American Library Association | 選定 |
| 2022 | Carnegie Corporation Great Immigrants Award | — | — | Carnegie Corporation of New York | オナリー（顕彰） |
| 2009 | Lambda Literary Award | Ash | — | Lambda Literary Foundation | 最終候補 |
National Book Award for Young People's Literature
2021
Work:
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Category:
Young People's Literature
Organization:
National Book Foundation
Result:
受賞
Stonewall Book Award (Children's and Young Adult Literature)
2022
Work:
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Category:
Young Adult Literature
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
William C. Morris Award
2009
Work:
Ash
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
最終候補
Andre Norton Award (YA Fantasy & Science Fiction)
2009
Work:
Ash
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA)
Result:
最終候補
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
2009
Work:
Ash
Organization:
Mythopoeic Society
Result:
最終候補
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
2012
Work:
Huntress
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
選定
Carnegie Corporation Great Immigrants Award
2022
Organization:
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Result:
オナリー（顕彰）
Lambda Literary Award
2009
Work:
Ash
Organization:
Lambda Literary Foundation
Result:
最終候補
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ash
2009 Young adult / FantasyA YA fantasy retelling of Cinderella that centers on a young woman's love and choices.
Queer identityRetold fairy taleSelf-determination
Huntress
2011 Young adult / FantasyA story set in the same world as Ash, blending East Asian and European influences in a fantasy setting.
Cultural blendingFriendship and loveAdventure
Adaptation
2012 Young adult / Science fictionA YA novel with science fiction elements where a girl becomes entangled in secrets about her identity and the world.
IdentityConspiracySelf-discovery
Inheritance
2013 Young adult / Science fictionSequel to Adaptation, continuing the mysteries of the previous book and the protagonist's growth.
InheritanceBelongingComing of age
A Line in the Dark
2017 Thriller / Young adultA standalone thriller focusing on psychological tension and the relationships of young people.
SecretsPsychological tensionTrust and betrayal
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
2021 Young adult / Historical fictionA historical YA novel set in 1950s San Francisco about an American-born Chinese teen coming to terms with her homosexuality.
HomosexualityRace and identityHistory and memory
A Scatter of Light
2022 Young adult / Coming-of-ageA coming-of-age story set in 2013 that connects to the legalization of same-sex marriage in California; a standalone companion to Last Night at the Telegraph Club.
Self-discoveryContemporary LGBTQ experiencesLove and community
Bibliography
- Ash (2009)
- Huntress (2011)
- Adaptation (2012)
- Inheritance (2013)
- A Line in the Dark (2017)
- Last Night at the Telegraph Club (2021)
- A Scatter of Light (2022)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Mixes historical fact and fictionCareful characterization with attention to emotional detailBalances accessibility for YA readers with thematic depth
- Recurring Motifs
- Identity and alienationQueer love and communityCultural roots and memory
Legacy
Recognized as a leading voice in YA literature emphasizing diversity and LGBTQ representation. Her works foreground queer and Asian American stories, and she is known for research on diversity in publishing. She has received major awards and nominations and exerts educational and cultural influence.
Academic Societies
- Lambda Literary Foundation (associated programs)
Quotes
-
Finally, the intersectional, lesbian, historical teen novel so many readers have been waiting for.
Source: Kirkus Reviews (review) (2020)
Trivia
- Born in China and moved to the United States at age three.
- Co-founded Diversity in YA in 2011 to promote and document diversity in young adult literature.
- Married to Amy Lovell.
- Won the National Book Award in 2021 for Last Night at the Telegraph Club.