Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cynthia Leitich Smith at the 2013 Texas Book Festival.
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Michigan (J.D.)
Period 2000-present
Genre children's and young-adult fiction, Native American literature, Gothic fantasy/horror, humor, realistic fiction
Website
cynthialeitichsmith.com

Cynthia Leitich Smith is a New York Times best-selling [1] author of fiction for children and young adults. A member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, she writes fiction for children centered on the lives of modern-day American Indians.[2] These books are taught widely by teachers in elementary, middle school, high school, and college classrooms.[3][4][5] In addition, Smith writes fanciful, humorous picture books and gothic fantasies for ages 14-up.[6] Regarded as an expert in children's-YA literature by the press, she also hosts a website for Children's Literature Resources.[7] Smith is a former faculty member at Vermont College of Fine Arts, teaching in the Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program.[8]

Smith, a graduate of the University of Kansas and University of Michigan, lives in Austin, Texas.[9]

Books

Jingle Dancer,[10] illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu.[11] A picture book for ages 4 and up. Published in 2000 by Morrow/HarperCollins, the book was a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award,[12] a runner-up for the Western Writers of America Storyteller Award,[13] and is listed as a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies,[14] on the 2002 Texas 2x2 list,[15] and on the 2002 Michigan Reader's Choice Award List.[15]

Rain is Not My Indian Name[16] is a novel for middle school readers. Upon its publication by HarperCollins, Smith was recognized as 2001 Writer of the Year by Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers.[17] Like Jingle Dancer, it was a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award.[18] An audio book version of this title is available from Listening Library/Random House.[19]

Indian Shoes[20] is a chapter book for ages 7 and up. Published in 2002 by HarperCollins, it was selected for inclusion on the NEA Native American Book List. It is also listed as a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies,[20] the 2003 Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College of Education,[15] and Choices 2003 by the Cooperative Children's Book Center.[15]

Santa Knows,[21] also by Greg Leitich Smith[22] and illustrated by Steve Bjorkman,[23] is a humorous holiday picture book, published in 2006 by Dutton, for ages 4 and up. In 2006, it was included among "Holiday High Notes" by the Horn Book,[24] "Worthy Stories for the Holidays" by the Miami Herald, and cheered as a "newly minted winner" by Kirkus Reviews.[25]

Tantalize[26] is a young adult gothic fantasy novel, published in 2007 and 2008 by Candlewick Press, for ages 14 and up. Fantasy elements include vampires and shapeshifters. The novel is a genre bender, employing elements of mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, and gothic fantasy. It was also published in 2008 by Listening Library/Random House,[27] Walker Books U.K.,[28] Walker Books Australia and New Zealand,[29] and Editions Intervista in France.[30] Tantalize was named to the 2011 list of Popular Paperbacks by the Young Adult Library Services Association[31] and featured at the 2007 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.[32]

Eternal[33] is a young adult gothic fantasy novel, published in 2009 and 2010 by Candlewick Press, for ages 14 and up. Fantasy elements include angels, vampires and shapeshifters. The novel is a genre bender, employing elements of mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, and Gothic fantasy. It also was published by Listening Library/Random House,[34] Walker Books U.K.,[35] Walker Books Australia and New Zealand,[36] and Amber in Poland. The U.S. paperback edition debuted at #5 on the New York Times best-seller list (children's paperbacks) and #13 on the Publishers Weekly best-seller list.[1]

Holler Loudly,[37] illustrated by Barry Gott,[38] is a humorous tall tale picture book, published in 2010 by Dutton, for ages 4 and up. Holler Loudly was featured at the 2010 Texas Book Festival [39] and was a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library selection.[40]

Blessed[41] is a young adult gothic fantasy novel, published in 2011 by Candlewick Press, for ages 14 and up. Fantasy elements include angels, vampires, and shapeshifters. The novel is a genre bender, employing elements of mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, and Gothic fantasy. It also was published by Walker Books Australia and New Zealand [42] and Walker U.K.[43] Blessed was a YALSA Teens Top 10 nominee.[44]

Tantalize: Kieren's Story,[45] illustrated by Ming Doyle,[46] is a fully illustrated young adult gothic fantasy graphic novel, published in 2011 by Candlewick Press, for ages 14 and up. Fantasy elements include vampires and shapeshifters. The novel is a genre bender, employing elements of mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, and Gothic fantasy. It also was published by Walker Books Australia and New Zealand [47] and Walker U.K.[48]

Diabolical[49] is a young adult gothic fantasy novel, published in 2011 by Candlewick Press, for ages 14 and up. Fantasy elements include angels, ghosts, demons, hell hounds, vampires, and shapeshifters. The novel is a genre bender, employing elements of mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, and Gothic fantasy. It also was published by Walker Books Australia and New Zealand [50] and Walker U.K.[51]

Works

Books

Short stories and essays

See also

References

  1. 1 2 EarlyWord: The Publisher | Librarian Connection » Blog Archive New Vampires in Town » EarlyWord: The Publisher | Librarian Connection
  2. ↑ The Washington Post
  3. ↑ "Childhood Education". HighBeam Research. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  4. ↑ "Read Across America". NEA. August 14, 2008. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  5. ↑ "De beste bron van informatie over digital equity. Deze website is te koop!". Edreform.net. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  6. ↑ Young Authors Cafe
  7. ↑ "Has Harry lost the magic? / The Christian Science Monitor". CSMonitor.com. November 8, 2002. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  8. ↑
  9. ↑ "About the Author". Cynthia Leitich Smith. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  10. ↑ "Jingle Dancer". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  11. ↑ CYALR
  12. ↑ Oklahoma Center for the Book
  13. ↑ Western Writers of America Archived January 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
  14. ↑ Jingle Dancer, By Cynthia L. Smith , Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright: HarperCollins Children's Books
  15. 1 2 3 4 "Cynthia Leitich Smith". Children's Literature. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  16. ↑ "Rain is Not My Indian Name". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  17. ↑ The Horn Book Magazine
  18. ↑ Oklahoma Center for the Book
  19. ↑ "Rain is not my Indian Name Audio". Random House. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
  20. 1 2 "Indian Shoes". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  21. ↑ Penguin USA Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  22. ↑ Author Greg Leitich Smith
  23. ↑ http://www.stevebjorkman.com/ Illustrator Steve Bjorkman
  24. ↑ Horn Book Magazine Archived June 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  25. ↑ Barnes & Noble
  26. ↑ Candlewick Press
  27. ↑ Random House Audio Archived October 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  28. ↑ Walker U.K.
  29. ↑ TANTALIZE - Books - Welcome to Walker Books Australia
  30. ↑ ::Editions Intervista::
  31. ↑ Archived July 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  32. ↑ 2012 Book Festival | National Book Festival - Library of Congress
  33. ↑ Candlewick Press
  34. ↑ Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith - Listening Library - Random House Audio
  35. ↑ Walker Books - Eternal
  36. ↑ ETERNAL - Books - Welcome to Walker Books Australia
  37. ↑ Holler Loudly - Books by Cynthia Leitich Smith - Penguin Group (USA)
  38. ↑ Illustrator Barry Gott Archived October 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
  39. ↑ Texas Book Festival - Home
  40. ↑ Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - USA, United Kingdom, Canada
  41. ↑ Candlewick Press - Catalog
  42. ↑ BLESSED - Books - Welcome to Walker Books Australia
  43. ↑ Walker Books - Blessed
  44. ↑ 2011 Teens' Top Ten | Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
  45. ↑ Candlewick Press - Catalog
  46. ↑ Ming Doyle | comic artist and illustrator
  47. ↑ TANTALIZE: KIEREN'S STORY - Books - Welcome to Walker Books Australia
  48. ↑ Walker Books - Tantalize: Kieren's Story
  49. ↑ Candlewick Press - Catalog
  50. ↑ DIABOLICAL - Books - Welcome to Walker Books Australia
  51. ↑ Walker Books - Diabolical
  52. ↑ HarperCollins
  53. ↑ Sideshow: Ten Original Tales of Freaks, Illusionists, and Other Matters Odd and Magical. Editor: Deborah Noyes. Candlewick Press

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