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第18回(2024年) Winner
Rae St. Clair Bridgman
レイ・セント・クレア・ブリッジマン
Rae St. Clair Bridgman
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- Toronto
- 国籍
- Canadian
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Toronto (birthplace) → Winnipeg (resident)
経歴
- 職業
- Author, Illustrator, Anthropologist, Urban Planner, University Professor
- 活動期間
- 2000年〜
- 所属
- Professor, Department of City Planning, University of Manitoba, BridgmanCollaborative Architecture (co-director)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | — | Latin | Bachelor of Arts | — | Canada |
| University of Toronto | — | Faculty of Music | Bachelor of Music | — | Canada |
| York University | — | Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's) | Master's | — | Canada |
| York University | — | Anthropology (PhD) | PhD | — | Canada |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Next Generation Indie Book Awards | Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach | 児童向け絵本(0–5歳)/フィクション(グランプリ) | Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group | Winner |
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
The Serpent's Spell
2006年 Children's FantasyYoung cousins Wil and Sophie adventure in the secret magical city of MiddleGate and confront the return of an ancient secret society called the Serpent's Chain. The story is inspired by the Narcisse Snake Pits in Manitoba.
Amber Ambrosia
2007年 Children's FantasyThe second book in the MiddleGate series, following the youths as they encounter mysteries tied to magic and growth.
Fish and Sphinx
2008年 Young Adult / Children's FantasyA continuation in the series that features mysterious creatures and puzzle-like mysteries driving the plot.
Kingdom of Trolls
2011年 Children's / Young Adult FantasyA series entry featuring trolls and otherworldly beings where magic and peril intersect.
Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
2024年 Children's Picture BookA picture book for young children set in Victoria Beach, depicting calm nighttime scenes and a sense of comfort.
全著作
- The Serpent's Spell (2006; revised edition 2021)
- Amber Ambrosia (2007; revised edition 2021)
- Fish and Sphinx (2008; revised edition 2021)
- Kingdom of Trolls (2011; revised edition 2023)
- Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach (2024)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Children's fantasy accompanied by pen-and-pastel illustrationsUrban imagery and city-based settingsNarrative voice suited to middle-grade and young adult readers
- 頻出モチーフ
- snakes and pit imagerysecret societiescities and underground worldsfamily and companionship
評価・遺産
Known for combining children's fantasy literature with academic research on child-friendly cities and homelessness. Her work is noted for drawing on local natural features (e.g., the Narcisse Snake Pits) and for distinctive hand-drawn illustrations.
豆知識
- Best known for the MiddleGate series inspired by the Narcisse Snake Pits in Manitoba.
- Illustrates her books with distinctive pen-and-pan-pastel drawings.
- Won the Grand Prize at the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach.