Parks work achieved prominence when she received the prestigious 2002 newbery medal for her novel a single shard. Linda sue park born march 25, 1960 is a koreanamerican author who published her first novel, seesaw girl, in 1999. Linda sue park currently lives in western new york with her husband and she has a son and a daughter. Todays teens might be interested in sex, drugs and vampires, but linda sue park is willing to give that fickle audience a bit more credit. One of her work, a single shard won the 2002 newbery medal.
The 2002 newbery medal winner is a single shard by linda sue park clarion books houghton mifflin. Her mostrecent titles are a long walk to water a novel from clarion books that received the jane addams childrens book award. One of the most prominent figures in childrens literature, newbery medalist and new york times bestseller linda sue park was born in urbana, illinois, and grew up outside chicago. Oct 28, 2010 linda sue park is the newberyaward winning author of a single shard and other acclaimed novels and picture books. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, fiction and nonfiction, and is a founding member of we need diverse books. Linda sue park biography life, family, children, parents. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature.
Linda sue park has 49 books on goodreads with 322801 ratings. A single shard was published in 2001 and was written by linda sue park. Mar 18, 2002 the author of three novels set in different periods of korean history a single shard, 2001, etc. Past newbery, caldecott and legacy banquet acceptance speeches. The author of three novels set in different periods of korean history a single shard, 2001, etc. Linda sue park is a korean american author of childrens fiction. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medalwinning a single shard, the bestseller a long walk to water, and the highlypraised novel prairie lotus. Park s work achieved prominence when she received the prestigious 2002 newbery medal for her novel a single shard. Listen to david wiesners caldecott medal acceptance speech link downloads mp3 audio file29mb 2001. Linda sue park takes readers to 12th century korea to tell a timeless story of. Although a single shard contains a number of ethical questions and lessons, i dont hope for any specific lesson to be. She is the author of numerous novels, picture books, and poetry collections for children.
Author interview linda sue park, author of a long walk to. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Author interview linda sue park, author of a long walk. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Treeear, an orphan who lives under a bridge with his wise friend craneman, becomes fascinated with a nearby community of potters. Telling their story in alternating voices, the two siblings offer complementary and sometimes different versions of events. Books by linda sue park author of a long walk to water.
Linda sue park is the author of many novels and picture books, including a single shard, the 2002 newbery medal winner, and the new york times bestseller a long walk to water. Park has also lived in california, england, and ireland. I just have a lot of confidence in young readers being able to handle things that maybe some adults dont think they can handle, says park. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Linda sue has served as a panelist for several awards and grants, including the kirkus prize, the national book award, the pen naylor grant, and the scbwi golden kite award. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, and several picture books. Linda sue parks prairie lotus seira wilson on march 12, 2020 one of our best books of march for young readers, linda sue parks novel offers a. The first edition of the novel was published in november 15th 2010, and was written by linda sue park.
Linda sue park s most popular book is a long walk to water. Linda sue park spoke with pw about her new historical fiction novel, prairie lotus, which takes a fresh look at the american west in the second half of the 19th century. Gurple and preen book by linda sue park, debbie ridpath ohi. Forest of wonders by park, linda sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, several picture books, and most recently a book of poetry. Awards for linda sue park your guide to fiction books. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. Linda sue park s historical novels have won much critical praise. Born in urbana, illinois, childrens writer and poet linda sue park grew up outside chicago and earned a ba at stanford university. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. Listen to the linda sue park trailer now click to play or rightclick pc or controlclick mac to download or open in your itunes.
I hope ill be able to meet many of you in person at one of my stops around the country. Inspired by laura ingalls wilders little house on the prairie, parks. Linda sue park takes readers to 12th century korea to tell a timeless story of dedication to ones dreams and art. Linda sue park is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including picture books, middlegrade and youngadult novels, short stories, and poetry. She has written many other awardwinning picture books and novels for young people. Discover book depositorys huge selection of linda sue park books online. Her most recent title is prairie lotus, historical fiction for middle grade readers. Linda sue park 2010 nutmeg award nominee ct, archers quest 2008 connecticut nutmeg award nominee, project mulberry 2008 mark twain award master list mo, project mulberry 2006 rebecca caudill young readers book award master list, a single shard 2005 chicago tribune young adult fiction prize, project mulberry 2004 parents choice recommended winner, the firekeepers son. The third gift by linda sue park, bagram ibatoulline.
In her travels to promote reading and writing, she has visited more than 30 countries and 49 states. Listen to linda sue parks newbery medal acceptance speech link downloads mp3 audio filexxmb coming soon. Parks work achieved prominence when she received the. Park published her first novel, seesaw girl, in 1999. Linda sue park is the newberyaward winning author of a single shard and other acclaimed novels and picture books. Her parents were korean immigrants who moved to the united states in the 1950s. She was educated at stanford university, california. Linda sue park is a koreanamerican childrens literature poet and novelist. Linda sue parks historical novels have won much critical praise. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. Among her titles are the 2002 newbery medal winner a single shard, and the new york timesbestseller a long walk to water. Asianpacific american awards for literature, best illustration. Linda sue park, recipient of the newbery medal for a single shard, is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including picture books, poetry, and historical and contemporary fiction.
Linda sue is the author of historical and contemporary fiction, poetry, and picture book texts for young readers. Her forthcoming book, the long walk to water, profiles two young people in the. Linda sue park was born on march 25, 1960, in urbana, illinois, the daughter of eung won ed, a computer analyst, and susie kim, a teacher. Linda sue park books list of books by author linda sue park. Thus linda who started her life aspiring to be a writer moved different paths in between and finally achieved her destination. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. To date, she has written six childrens novels and five picture books for younger readers.
Linda sue park books, author biography, and reading level. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. Linda sue has served as a panelist for several awards and grants, including the kirkus prize, the national book award, the pen naylor grant, and the scbwi. Listen to richard pecks newbery medal acceptance speech link downloads mp3 audio file19mb.
Thanks for stopping by to learn more about my books, from a single shard to a long walk to water, to the individual books you love, as well as my newest books. The latest work by the newbery award winning author, a long walk to water, is a good. Park was born on march 25, 1960, in urbana, illinois. In 2002, a single shard, a historical novel set in 12thcentury korea, won the newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. She has written the ninth book in the 39 clues, storm warning, published on may 25, 2010. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard and bestseller a long walk to water. Prairie lotus signed book by linda sue park, hardcover. She is honored to serve on the advisory boards for scbwi, wndb, and the rabbit hole. Her work often uses historical settings and innovative forms to expand young. Free download or read online a single shard pdf epub book.
She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 128 pages and is available in hardcover format. She has written six childrens novels and five picture books. Boston public library literary lights award the empire state author award the knickerbocker award, new.
It is a novel that is set in ancient korea, and that tells the story of a young boy named treeear, who is an orphan. Sunhee, in the last year of elementary school in 1940, loves studying. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. The latest work by the newbery awardwinning author, a long walk to water, is a good. Many of her books are written about korean ethnicity. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. Linda sue park is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers. Its difficult to say how long the research for one book takes because its an ongoing process, but i do several months of investigation before i begin writing. She has also written several acclaimed picture books and serves on the advisory board of we need diverse books. Linda sue park simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sep 03, 2019 linda sue park is the author of the newbery medalwinning a single shard, the bestseller a long walk to water, and the highlypraised novel prairie lotus. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format.
Linda sue park s prairie lotus seira wilson on march 12, 2020 one of our best books of march for young readers, linda sue park s novel offers a fresh and inclusive perspective. The 2002 newbery medal winner is a single shard by linda sue park clarion bookshoughton mifflin. Linda sue park is the author of many books for young readers, including a single shard, winner of the 2002 newbery medal, and a long walk to. I use the library and the internet, and i also interview people.
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