Next Generation Indie Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 18 (2024) Winner
Rae St. Clair Bridgman
レイ・セント・クレア・ブリッジマン
Rae St. Clair Bridgman
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Toronto
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Toronto (birthplace) → Winnipeg (resident)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Illustrator, Anthropologist, Urban Planner, University Professor
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Affiliations
- Professor, Department of City Planning, University of Manitoba, BridgmanCollaborative Architecture (co-director)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
University of Toronto
Latin
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Country:
Canada
University of Toronto
Faculty of Music
Degree:
Bachelor of Music
Country:
Canada
York University
Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
Degree:
Master's
Country:
Canada
York University
Anthropology (PhD)
Degree:
PhD
Country:
Canada
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
2024
Work:
Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
Category:
児童向け絵本（0–5歳）／フィクション（グランプリ）
Organization:
Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Serpent's Spell
2006 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.
secret societiesmagicfriendship and familyurban imagery
Amber Ambrosia
2007 Children's FantasyThe second book in the MiddleGate series, following the youths as they encounter mysteries tied to magic and growth.
coming-of-agemagical mysteriesfamily
Fish and Sphinx
2008 Young Adult / Children's FantasyA continuation in the series that features mysterious creatures and puzzle-like mysteries driving the plot.
puzzle-solvingmysterious creaturesadventure
Kingdom of Trolls
2011 Children's / Young Adult FantasyA series entry featuring trolls and otherworldly beings where magic and peril intersect.
otherworldsconflict and reconciliationcourage
Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
2024 Children's Picture BookA picture book for young children set in Victoria Beach, depicting calm nighttime scenes and a sense of comfort.
for young childrenlandscape depictioncomfort
Bibliography
- 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)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Children's fantasy accompanied by pen-and-pastel illustrationsUrban imagery and city-based settingsNarrative voice suited to middle-grade and young adult readers
- Recurring Motifs
- snakes and pit imagerysecret societiescities and underground worldsfamily and companionship
Legacy
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.
Trivia
- 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.