Laurel Snyder (born 1974 in Baltimore)[citation needed] is an American poet and writer of children's books, including novels and picture books. She has also edited a number of literary journals and is a commentator for NPR's All Things Considered.[1]
Laurel Snyder | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Iowa Writers' Workshop |
| Occupation | Children's author |
| Children | 2 (Mose, Lewis) |
| Website | laurelsnyder |
Snyder was born in Baltimore, Maryland,[2] and holds degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa.[3][4] She lives in Atlanta, Georgia,[5][6] with her husband and children.
Awards and honors
Twelve of Snyder's books are Junior Library Guild books: Any Which Wall (2009),[7] Swan (2015),[8] The Forever Garden (2017),[9] Charlie & Mouse (2017),[10] Orphan Island (2017),[11] Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy (2017),[12] Charlie & Mouse Even Better (2019),[13] My Jasper June (2019),[14] Charlie & Mouse Outdoors (2020),[15] Charlie and Mouse Lost and Found (2021),[16] Endlessly Ever After (2022),[17] and Charlie & Mouse Are Magic (2022).[18]
Swan was named one of the best books of 2016 by Bank Street College of Education.[19]
Charlie and Mouse was named one of the best picture books of 2017 by the Chicago Public Library, New York Public Library, and The Washington Post.[10]
Orphan Island was named one of the best books of the year by the Chicago Public Library.[11]
My Jasper June was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly.[20]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to be Kosher | Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers | Notable | [21] |
| 2014 | The Longest Night | Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers | Winner | [21] |
| 2015 | Swan | Golden Kite Award for Picture Books Text | Winner | [22] |
| 2016 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Selection | [23][24] | |
| NCTE Orbis Pictus Award | Honor | [25] | ||
| 2017 | Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy | Cybils Award for Easy Readers | Finalist | [26] |
| Orphan Island | National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Longlist | [6][27] | |
| 2018 | Charlie & Mouse | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Selection | [28] |
| Geisel Award | Winner | [29] |
Publications
Standalone books
- Daphne and Jim (2005, Burnside Review Press)
- The Myth of the Simple Machines (2007, No Tell Books)
- Inside the Slidy Diner (2008, Tricycle Press)
- Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains, or The Search for a Suitable Princess (2008, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Any Which Wall, illustrated by LeUyen Pham (2009, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher (2010, Tricycle Press)
- Penny Dreadful, illustrated by Abigail Halpin (2010, Random House Books for Young)
- Bigger than a Bread Box (2011, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Nosh, Schlep, Schluff: Babyiddish, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke (2011, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Good Night, laila tov, illustrated by Jui Ishida (2012, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Camp Wonderful Wild, illustrated by Carlynn Whitt (2013, Two Lions)
- The Longest Night: A Passover Story, illustrated by Catia Chien (2013, Schwartz & Wade)
- Seven Stories Up (2014, Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova, illustrated by Julie Morstad (2015, Chronicle Books)
- The Forever Garden (2017, Schwartz & Wade)
- The King of Too Many Things (2017, Rodale Kids)
- Orphan Island (2017, Walden Pond Press)
- Hungry Jim (2019, Chronicle Books)
- My Jasper June (2019, Walden Pond Press)
- Endlessly Ever After, illustrated by Dan Santat (2022, Chronicle Books)
- The Witch of Woodland (2023, Walden Pond Press)
Charlie & Mouse series
The Charlie & Mouse series is illustrated by Emily Hughes and published by Chronicle Books.
- Charlie & Mouse (2017)
- Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy (2017)
- Charlie & Mouse Even Better (2019)
- Charlie & Mouse Outdoors (2020)
- Charlie & Mouse Lost and Found (2021)
- Charlie & Mouse Are Magic (2022)
As editor
- Half/Life: Jew-ish Tales from Interfaith Homes (2006, Soft Skull Press)
References
External links
- Official website
- Laurel Snyder at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Laurel Snyder at Library of Congress, with 15 library catalog records
