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Victoria Jamieson

ヴィクトリア・ジェイミーソン

Victoria Jamieson

Profile

Gender
Female
Nationality
American
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
author, illustrator
Active Years
2012-

Awards

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (shortlist)
2020
Work: When Stars Are Scattered (co-authored)
Organization: National Book Foundation
Result: shortlisted
Bank Street Children's Book Committee Best Books of the Year (Outstanding Merit)
2022
Work: When Stars Are Scattered (co-authored)
Organization: Bank Street College of Education
Result: winner (outstanding merit)
Josette Frank Award
2022
Work: When Stars Are Scattered (co-authored)
Organization: Bank Street College of Education
Result: winner
Newbery Honor
2016
Work: Roller Girl
Organization: American Library Association
Result: honor
Bank Street Children's Book Committee Best Books of the Year
2016
Work: Roller Girl
Organization: Bank Street College of Education
Result: winner
Bank Street Children's Book Committee Best Books of the Year (Outstanding Merit)
2018
Work: All's Faire in Middle School
Organization: Bank Street College of Education
Result: winner (outstanding merit)

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Olympig!

2012 children's book, illustrated

A lighthearted illustrated children's book featuring the author's artwork.

humorfriendship

Pest in Show

2013 children's book, illustrated

An illustrated children's book about a commotion surrounding pets.

petsadventure

Roller Girl

2015 graphic novel, children's literature

A middle-school graphic novel about a girl who becomes passionate about roller derby and learns about growing up and friendship.

coming-of-agefriendshipidentitysports

Pets on the Loose! The Great Pet Escape

2016 children's book, illustrated

A children's illustrated book in which pets cause a big commotion; part of a series.

adventurehumorpets

Pets on the Loose! The Great Art Caper

2017 children's book, illustrated

Second in the series, depicting the mischief and adventures of pets.

humorfriendshipadventure

All's Faire in Middle School

2017 graphic novel, children's literature

A middle-school graphic novel about a girl balancing life at a Renaissance fair and school, discovering herself and growing up.

coming-of-agecultural identityfamily

When Stars Are Scattered (co-authored with Omar Mohamed)

2020 graphic novel, children's literature, semi-autobiographical

A graphic novel co-authored with Omar Mohamed based on his experiences as a refugee, portraying life in a Kenyan refugee camp with his brother; semi-autobiographical.

refugee experiencefamilyhope and hardshipresilience

Bibliography

  • Olympig!
  • Pest in Show
  • Roller Girl
  • Pets on the Loose! The Great Pet Escape
  • Pets on the Loose! The Great Art Caper
  • All's Faire in Middle School
  • When Stars Are Scattered (co-authored with Omar Mohamed)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
graphic novel format for children's storiesclear linework and expressive character depictiontone emphasizing humor and empathy
Recurring Motifs
coming-of-age and friendshipself-discoveryfamily bondsresilience in adversity

Legacy

Victoria Jamieson is a well-regarded author and illustrator in children's graphic novels, known for titles like Roller Girl and the co-authored When Stars Are Scattered, which have received major nominations and awards. She has contributed to the wider recognition of graphic novels for young readers and the literary treatment of varied themes such as coming-of-age, friendship, and refugee experience.

Trivia

  • When Stars Are Scattered is co-authored with Omar Mohamed and is based on his experience in a refugee camp.
  • Roller Girl received a 2016 Newbery Honor.
  • Official website: https://victoriajamieson.com/