Karen Cushman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karen Cushman
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Cushman at the 2016 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | October 4, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Genre | Young adult historical novels |
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| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 1996 |
Karen Cushman (born October 4, 1941) is an American author. She is well-known for writing exciting historical fiction books, especially for young readers.
About Karen Cushman's Books
Karen Cushman is famous for her historical fiction novels. Her book The Midwife's Apprentice won the Newbery Medal in 1996. This is a very important award for children's literature! Another one of her popular books, Catherine, Called Birdy, received a Newbery Honor in 1995.
Karen studied Greek and English at Stanford University. She also earned master's degrees in human behavior and museum studies. Before becoming a full-time writer, she taught museum studies for eleven years. Today, she lives and writes on Vashon Island, Washington.
Karen Cushman's Books
- Catherine, Called Birdy (1994)
- The Midwife's Apprentice (1995)
- The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (1998)
- Matilda Bone (2000)
- Rodzina (2004)
- The Loud Silence of Francine Green (2006)
- Alchemy and Meggy Swann (2010)
- Will Sparrow's Road (2012)
- Grayling's Song (2016)
- War and Millie McGonigle (2021)
Books on Screen
Some of Karen Cushman's books have been turned into movies!
- The Ballad of Lucy Whipple became a TV film in 2001.
- Catherine Called Birdy was made into a movie in 2022. You can learn more about it at Catherine Called Birdy (film).
Awards and Honors
Karen Cushman has won several awards for her wonderful books:
- 1995 Newbery Honor for Catherine, Called Birdy
- 1995 Golden Kite Award for Catherine, Called Birdy
- 1996 Newbery Medal for The Midwife's Apprentice
- 1997 John and Patricia Beatty Award for The Ballad of Lucy Whipple. This award is given by the California Library Association.
- 2004 Washington State Book Award for Rodzina
- 2007 Kerlan Award for her contributions to the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota.
