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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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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.
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).
Katherine Paterson has won several awards for her children's books. These include multiple Newberry medals, and multiple National Book Awards.
Katherine Paterson won the Newbery Award for Jacob Have I Loved in 1981 and Bridge to Terabithia in 1978.
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For which books did Paterson win newbery awards?
Katherine Paterson won two Newbery Medals for her books: "Bridge to Terabithia" in 1978 and "Jacob Have I Loved" in 1981.
Which book by Katherine Paterson won the Newbery Medal?
Two books by Katherine Paterson have won the Newbery Medal. They are:Bridge to Terabithia (1977)Jacob Have I Loved (1981)
What book by Katherine Paterson won the Newbery Medal?
Two books by Katherine Paterson have won Newbery Medals: Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Lovedin 1981.
What is the author Katherine Paterson's middle name?
Katherine Paterson's full name is Katherine Womeldorf Paterson.
What awards did Katherine Paterson receive when she wrote Bridge to Terabithia?
she got a newbery madal in 1981
What is the birth name of Katherine Paterson?
Katherine Paterson's birth name is Katherine Womeldorf.
What are three books that Katherine Paterson won a Newbery Medal for?
No one has won a Newbery Award more than twice. Katherine Paterson has won the award two times, for Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabethia. She was awarded the Newbery Honor Book distinction for The Great Gilly Hopkins.
What wasd Katherine Paterson's huband's job?
Katherine Paterson's husband, John Paterson, was a Presbyterian minister.
When did Katherine Paterson die?
Katherin Paterson is still alive and is now 77 years old
How many grandchildren doe Katherine Paterson?
katherine paterson has 7 grandchildren
What is Katherine Paterson's email?
katherine paterson's email address is katherine_paterson@yahoo.ca
Who won the newberry medal in 1978?
The winner in 1978 was Bridge to Terabithia. It was written by Katherine Paterson.
