Sherryl Jordan facts for kids
Sherryl Jordan is a talented writer from New Zealand. She was born on June 8, 1949. Sherryl writes exciting stories for kids and teenagers. Her books often explore fantasy worlds or historical times. She has written many popular books published in New Zealand and other countries.
She is especially known for her books The Juniper Game and The Raging Quiet. In 2001, Sherryl received the Margaret Mahy Medal. This award celebrates people who have made a big difference in children's literature.
About Sherryl Jordan
Sherryl Jordan was born in Hawera, New Zealand. She grew up in a place called Normanby, close to Mount Taranaki. Later, she moved to Tauranga, where she has lived most of her adult life.
When she first started working with children's books, Sherryl was an illustrator. This means she drew pictures for stories. Over time, she began writing her own books. She has written picture books for younger children. She also writes fiction for middle schoolers and young adults.
Sherryl knows sign language. She also worked as a teacher's aide with deaf children. These experiences were very important for her historical fiction book, The Raging Quiet.
Awards and Recognition
Sherryl Jordan has won many important awards for her books. Her stories have been recognized in New Zealand and around the world. She has been shortlisted for awards in countries like the UK, USA, Belgium, and Germany.
Some of her notable awards include:
- In 1982, The Silent One won the Book of the Year award at the AIM Children's Book Awards.
- Her book Rocco won the Fiction Winner award at the AIM Children's Book Awards in 1991.
- Winter of Fire was named a "Best Book for Young Adults" by the American Library Association in 1994.
- In 1999, The Raging Quiet received the "Best of Award" from the USA School Library Journal.
- She received the Storylines Margaret Mahy Award in 2001 for her contributions to children's literature.
- The Juniper Game won the Buxtehude Bulle Prize in Germany in 2001. This award is for the best young person's book of the year.
- In 2011, Finnigan and the Pirates won the Junior Fiction category at the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.
These awards show how much her stories are loved and respected by readers and critics worldwide.
