Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton
12 March 1936 – 19 February 20028
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Virginia Hamilton was born and raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She attended Antioch College on a scholarship, and then transferred to Ohio State University in 1956 to study literature and creative writing. In 1958 she moved to New York City where she worked odd jobs, studied fiction writing at the N…
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VIRGINIA HAMILTON, Virginia Hamilton Conference (1997 Kent State University), Hamilton, Virginia, 1936-2002, virginia hamilton, Virginia Hamilton, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, Virginia. (illustrated by Symeon Shimin.) Hamilton, Hamilton,VirginiaFeatured Works
Prentice Hall Literature--Silver
Adrien Stoutenburg
Prentice Hall Literature -- Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes -- Bronze Level
Aesop
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Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Copper Level
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Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes #1
The House of Dies Drear
Virginia Hamilton
Dies Drear Chronicles #1
Everybody Duck
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What awards did Virginia Hamilton win?
Virginia Hamilton was the first Black author to win the Newbery Medal, which she received for M.C. Higgins, the Great. She also received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, now known as the Children's Literature Legacy Award.
What is Virginia Hamilton known for?
Virginia Hamilton is celebrated for her significant contributions to children's and young adult literature, particularly for her innovative storytelling that often blends realism, fantasy, and African American folklore. Her work frequently explores themes of identity, heritage, and community.
Are any of Virginia Hamilton's books adapted?
The House of Dies Drear was adapted into a PBS WonderWorks television special titled "The Mystery of Dies Drear." Additionally, her novel M.C. Higgins, the Great was adapted into a stage play.