Oregon Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (1995) Winner
Robin Cody
ロビン・コディ
Robin Cody
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- St. Helens, Oregon, U.S.
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- St. Helens, Oregon → Estacada, Oregon → Portland, Oregon
Career
- Occupations
- writer, nature writer, teacher, college administrator (Dean of Admissions), journalist
- Active Years
- 1965-
- Affiliations
- Reed College (served as Dean of Admissions), The Oregonian (writer), Bonneville Power Administration (contract/freelance writer)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | — | — | Bachelor of Arts | — | United States |
Yale University
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1965
Country:
United States
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1965
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spur Award (Silver Spur Award) | — | 短編ノンフィクション | Western Writers of America | 受賞 |
| 1995 | Oregon Book Award | Voyage of a Summer Sun | — | Oregon Book Awards | 受賞 |
Spur Award (Silver Spur Award)
1986
Category:
短編ノンフィクション
Organization:
Western Writers of America
Result:
受賞
Oregon Book Award
1995
Work:
Voyage of a Summer Sun
Organization:
Oregon Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Umbrella Guide to Bicycling the Oregon Coast
1990 guidebookA practical guide to bicycling the Oregon Coast, including routes, lodging, and points of interest.
outdoorsregional guide
Ricochet River
1992 novel (coming-of-age)A coming-of-age novel about three high school students in a fictional small Oregon town in the 1960s, notable for its regional depiction of Oregon.
youthregionalismcoming of age
Adaptations
- [film] Ricochet River (1998)
Voyage of a Summer Sun
1995 non-fiction (travel/nature)A travel/nature memoir recounting an 82-day canoe trip down the Columbia River from its source to the mouth, blending natural observation, regional history, and personal experience.
nature observationriver and landjourney
Another Way the River Has: Taut True Tales from the Northwest
2010 non-fiction (essay collection)A collection of short non-fiction essays set in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on regional nature and people.
regionalismnaturememoir
Bibliography
- Umbrella Guide to Bicycling the Oregon Coast (1990)
- Ricochet River (1992)
- Voyage of a Summer Sun (1995)
- Another Way the River Has: Taut True Tales from the Northwest (2010)
Adaptations
- Ricochet River (1998 film adaptation)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- rich descriptive nature writingregionalist focusconcise and accessible narration
- Recurring Motifs
- riversOregon landscapemovement/journeygrowth and reminiscence
Legacy
Robin Cody is known for works emphasizing the nature and regional character of Oregon. His travel memoirs, novels, and essays—most notably Voyage of a Summer Sun and Ricochet River—have contributed to regional literature; Ricochet River was both film-adapted and recognized by cultural institutions.
Academic Societies
- Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission (selected works included)
In Popular Culture
- Film adaptation of Ricochet River (1998)
Trivia
- Ricochet River was the subject of controversy when some parents sought to restrict its use in schools; the book remained available after local opposition to the ban.
- Ricochet River was adapted into a 1998 film; the author reportedly did not like the adaptation.
- Voyage of a Summer Sun grew out of an 82-day canoe trip down the Columbia River and won the Oregon Book Award in 1995.