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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

University of Toronto
Latin
学位: Bachelor of Arts
国: Canada
University of Toronto
Faculty of Music
学位: Bachelor of Music
国: Canada
York University
Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
学位: Master's
国: Canada
York University
Anthropology (PhD)
学位: PhD
国: Canada

受賞歴

Next Generation Indie Book Awards
2024
対象作品: Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
部門: 児童向け絵本(0–5歳)/フィクション(グランプリ)
主催: Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

The Serpent's Spell

2006年 Children's Fantasy

Young 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年 Children's Fantasy

The 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年 Young Adult / Children's Fantasy

A continuation in the series that features mysterious creatures and puzzle-like mysteries driving the plot.

puzzle-solvingmysterious creaturesadventure

Kingdom of Trolls

2011年 Children's / Young Adult Fantasy

A series entry featuring trolls and otherworldly beings where magic and peril intersect.

otherworldsconflict and reconciliationcourage

Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach

2024年 Children's Picture Book

A picture book for young children set in Victoria Beach, depicting calm nighttime scenes and a sense of comfort.

for young childrenlandscape depictioncomfort

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.