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Edition 55 (2011) Winner
Wendy Mass
ウェンディ・マス
Wendy Mass
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1967-04-22 （Livingston, New Jersey）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Residence History
- Livingston, New Jersey (birthplace) → Los Angeles (temporary residence) → New Jersey (current)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 1996-2025
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Faculty of Arts and Sciences | English | Bachelor's degree | 1985-1989 | United States |
| California State University, Long Beach | — | Creative Writing | Master's degree | — | United States |
| Drew University | — | — | Doctor of Letters | — | United States |
Tufts University
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
/ English
Degree:
Bachelor's degree
Period:
1985-1989
Year of Graduation:
1989
Country:
United States
English major
California State University, Long Beach
Creative Writing
Degree:
Master's degree
Country:
United States
Master's in creative writing
Drew University
Degree:
Doctor of Letters
Country:
United States
Doctor of Letters
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Schneider Family Book Award | A Mango-Shaped Space | Middle School | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Black Eyed Susan Award | 11 Birthdays | — | The Maryland Association of School Librarians | 受賞 |
Schneider Family Book Award
2004
Work:
A Mango-Shaped Space
Category:
Middle School
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Black Eyed Susan Award
2011
Work:
11 Birthdays
Organization:
The Maryland Association of School Librarians
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Mythopoeic Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (2019) Winner
Works
Major Works
A Mango-Shaped Space
2003 Children's literatureA story about a girl with synesthesia who sees colors with sounds, depicting her daily life and challenges.
SynesthesiaGrowthFamily
11 Birthdays
2009 Children's literatureTwins cursed to relive their birthdays badly until their 11th.
FriendshipTimeCurse
Every Soul a Star
2008 Children's literatureThree children meet at an observatory, exploring dreams and stars.
DreamsFriendshipScience
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
2006 Children's literatureA boy's adventure to find the meaning of life.
Meaning of lifeAdventureGrowth
Adaptations
- [Film] Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life (2011)
Bibliography
- Stonehenge (1998)
- Teen Drug Abuse (1997)
- Women's Rights (1998)
- Readings on Night (2000)
- Great Authors of Children's Literature (2001)
- Discovering Mythology - Gods and Goddesses (2002)
- Ray Bradbury: Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy (2004)
- John Cabot: Early Explorer (2004)
- Celebrate Halloween (2009)
- Getting a Clue (1996)
- The Bad Hair Day (1996)
- Noah and the Ark (1997)
- A Mango-Shaped Space (2003)
- Rapunzel: The One with All the Hair (2006)
- Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took The Really Long Nap (2006)
- Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life (2006)
- Leap Day (2006)
- Heaven Looks A Lot Like The Mall (2007)
- Every Soul a Star (2008)
- 11 Birthdays (2009)
- Finally (2010)
- The Candymakers (2010)
- 13 Gifts (2011)
- Beauty and the Beast: The Only One Who Didn't Run Away (2012)
- Pi in The Sky (2013)
- The Last Present (2013)
- Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight (2014)
Adaptations
- Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life adapted into a feature film in 2011
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Engaging storytelling for childrenLight-hearted humor
- Recurring Motifs
- FriendshipPersonal growthMagical events
Legacy
Popular American children's author known for unique themes like synesthesia and time travel. Multiple award winner including Schneider Family Book Award.
Trivia
- Co-wrote her first story with siblings about a cat turning into a goat.
- Dreamed of being an astronaut as a child.