Drue Heinz Literature Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 23 (2003) Winner
Suzanne Greenberg
スザンヌ・グリーンバーグ
Suzanne Greenberg
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Long Beach, California
Career
- Occupations
- Short story writer, Children's book writer, Professor
- Active Years
- 1996-
- Affiliations
- California State University, Long Beach (faculty)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Maryland | — | — | MFA | — | United States |
Hampshire College
Country:
United States
University of Maryland
Degree:
MFA
Country:
United States
Holds an MFA in creative writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Drue Heinz Literature Prize | Speed-Walk and Other Stories | — | University of Pittsburgh Press | Winner |
| 2004 | John Gardner Fiction Book Award (finalist) | Speed-Walk and Other Stories | — | John Gardner Award organizers | Finalist |
Drue Heinz Literature Prize
2003
Work:
Speed-Walk and Other Stories
Organization:
University of Pittsburgh Press
Result:
Winner
John Gardner Fiction Book Award (finalist)
2004
Work:
Speed-Walk and Other Stories
Organization:
John Gardner Award organizers
Result:
Finalist
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Speed-Walk and Other Stories
2003 Short story collectionA collection of short stories that delicately portrays everyday life, family relationships, and personal identity.
FamilyIdentityFragments of everyday life
Lesson Plans
2014 NovelA novel set against themes of education and human relationships, reflecting the author's observation of everyday life.
EducationRelationshipsGrowth
Abigail Iris: The One and Only
2009 Juvenile fictionA children's book co-authored with Lisa Glatt, depicting the everyday life and adventures of the protagonist Abigail Iris.
FriendshipChildren's everyday lifeGrowing up
Abigail Iris: The Pet Project
2010 Juvenile fictionAnother book in the Abigail Iris series, portraying events surrounding a pet from a child's perspective.
PetsFamilyImagination
Bibliography
- Speed-Walk and Other Stories (2003)
- Lesson Plans (2014)
- Abigail Iris: The One and Only (co-authored, 2009)
- Abigail Iris: The Pet Project (co-authored, 2010)
- Everyday Creative Writing: Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink (co-authored, 1996)
- Power and Identity in the Creative Writing Classroom: The Authority Project (contributed chapter, 2005)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic prose with keen observation of everyday detailsBlend of quiet humor and nuanced emotion
- Recurring Motifs
- Family and domestic lifeFemale perspectivesMoments of transition and growth
Legacy
Suzanne Greenberg is recognized as a short story writer, notably winning the 2003 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. She has contributed to the short fiction field and, as an educator, mentored emerging writers. Her work is appreciated for its psychological portraiture of everyday life and contemporary themes.
Quotes
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“My parents were Reform, modern Jews, free from the constraints of tradition, and this was fine with me — most of the year.”
Source: The Washington Post (essay) (1999)
Trivia
- Lives in Long Beach, California, with her husband and three children.
- Official website: http://www.suzannegreenberg.com/