Elizabeth Partridge facts for kids
Elizabeth Partridge (born September 1, 1951) is a talented American writer. She has written many books, including nonfiction for young adults, picture books, and photography books. Her books often tell true stories about important people and events.
Elizabeth Partridge comes from a family of artists. Her father, Rondal Partridge, was a photographer. Her grandmother, Imogen Cunningham, was also a famous photographer, and her grandfather, Roi Partridge, was an etcher. It seems creativity runs in her family!
Elizabeth Partridge has won many awards for her writing. She was a finalist for the National Book Award and a runner-up for the ALA Michael L. Printz Award. She has also won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. In 2023, she received the Sibert Medal for her book Seen and Unseen. This book explores photographs related to the Japanese American incarceration.
Elizabeth Partridge also shares her knowledge with others. She teaches at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She helps students learn how to write for children and young adults. She has also served on important book award committees.
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Her Amazing Books
Elizabeth Partridge writes different kinds of books. She is known for her detailed nonfiction stories and her engaging novels. She also writes charming picture books for younger readers.
Nonfiction Stories
These books tell true stories about real people and events. They are often written for young adults.
- Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange (1998)
- This Land Was Made For You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie (2002)
- John Lennon: All I Want Is the Truth (2005)
- Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary (2009)
- Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam (2018)
- Seen and Unseen: What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams’s Photographs Reveal About the Japanese American Incarceration (2022)
Exciting Novels
Elizabeth Partridge has also written novels, which are fictional stories.
- Clara and the Hoodoo Man (1996)
- Dogtag Summer (2011)
Wonderful Picture Books
These books are for younger children and often have beautiful illustrations.
- Pigs Eggs (2000)
- Oranges on Golden Mountain (2002)
- Moon Glowing (2002)
- Kogi's Mysterious Journey (2003)
- Whistling (2003)
- Big Cat Pepper (2009)
Awards and Recognition
Elizabeth Partridge's books have received many honors. Here are some of the major awards:
For Marching for Freedom
This book tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement.
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award runner-up
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature
- Jane Addams Children's Book Award
- ALA Notable Children's Book
- ALA Best Books for Young Adults
For John Lennon: All I Want is the Truth
This book is a biography of the famous musician John Lennon.
- Michael L. Printz Award Honor
- ALA Best Books for Young Adults
- School Library Journal Best Books
For This Land Was Made for You and Me
This book explores the life and music of Woody Guthrie.
- National Book Award finalist
- Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction runner-up
- SCBWI Golden Kite Award, Nonfiction
- ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults
For Restless Spirit
This book is about the photographer Dorothea Lange.
- Jane Addams Children's Honor Book
- SCBWI Golden Kite Award, Nonfiction honor book
- ALA Best Books for Young Adults
For Seen and Unseen
This book won a very important award for nonfiction.
