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Hope Anita Smith
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| Born | Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | La Sierra University |
| Genre | Poetry, middle grade fiction, picture books |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Notable works | Keeping the Night Watch |
| Notable awards | Coretta Scott King Award (2004) |
Hope Anita Smith is an American poet and author who writes books for children. She is well-known for her middle grade novel, Keeping the Night Watch, which won the Coretta Scott King Honor.
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About Hope Anita Smith
Hope Anita Smith was born in Akron, Ohio. She became interested in writing for children after taking a class with author and teacher Myra Cohn Livingston. This class helped her find her unique writing style and passion.
Smith studied English at La Sierra University from 1980 to 1983. She did not complete her degree, but her love for writing grew.
Her Inspiration for Writing
Hope Anita Smith wrote her picture book My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about Dads to celebrate fathers everywhere. She has always admired the special bond between fathers and their children. She wanted to create a book that honored dads and their important role.
Books by Hope Anita Smith
Hope Anita Smith has written many books for young readers. Her works include picture books and novels for middle schoolers.
Picture Books
- Mother Poems (Henry Holt, 2009)
- My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about Dads (Henry Holt, 2017)
Middle Grade Novels
- The Way a Door Closes, illustrated by Shane W. Evans (Henry Holt, 2003)
- Keeping the Night Watch (Henry Holt, 2008)
- It Rained Warm Bread, co-authored with Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, illustrated by Lea Lyon (Henry Holt, 2019)
Awards and Recognition
Hope Anita Smith's books have received several important awards and honors. These awards recognize her talent and the impact of her stories.
- 2004 John Steptoe New Talent Author Award for The Way a Door Closes, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
- 2004 Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature for The Way a Door Closes, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
- 2004 Claudia Lewis Award for The Way a Door Closes, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
- 2008 School Library Journal's Best Books of 2008 for Keeping the Night Watch
- 2009 Coretta Scott King Honor for Keeping the Night Watch
- 2009 American Library Association Notable Children's Books for Keeping the Night Watch
