What awards has Katherine Paterson won?

Answer 1

Katherine Paterson has written numerous novels, picture-books, short stories and non-fiction books.

Some of her titles includes Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I loved and Flip-Flop Girl.

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Answer 2

Patterson began her professional career in the Presbyterian Church by teaching and writing Sunday school curriculum for fifth and sixth grade parochial students. In 1966, she wrote the novel Who Am I?. While continuing to write, she was unable to get any of her novels published. After being persuaded, Patterson took an adult education course in creative writing during which her first novel was published. Her first children's novel, The Sign of the Chrysanthemum, was published in 1973. A Japanese fairytale, it is based on Patterson's studies in Japan. Bridge to Terabithia, her most widely recognized book, was published in 1977. Terabithia was highly controversial due to some of the difficult themes. Some of her other books also feature difficult themes such as the death of a loved one. Her awards include the National Book Award (Master Puppeteer, 1976; The Great Gilly Hopkins, 1979), the Newbery Medal (Bridge to Terabithia, 1977; Jacob Have I Loved, 1981), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (Jip, His Story, 1996), the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (1998), and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2006).

Answer 3

Katherine Paterson has won numerous prestigious awards for her work in children's literature, including two Newbery Medals for "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Jacob Have I Loved." She has also received the National Book Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Answer 4

Katherine Paterson has won several awards for her children's books. These include multiple Newberry medals, and multiple National Book Awards.

Answer 5

Katherine Paterson won the Newbery Award for Jacob Have I Loved in 1981 and Bridge to Terabithia in 1978.

Answer 6

Bridge to terabithia and other books

Answer 7

She has won 20 awards

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