The Works Of Award Winning Authors

By Marcia Marks


Serious readers who enjoy a really good piece of writing should take the time to seek out works by award winning authors. Every category of literature is represented, from journalism to adult fiction and even children's books. Readers can be assured they are in for a real treat as they begin to turn the pages of one of these books.

The Pulitzer prize is awarded annually and in several categories. Recipients of the prize often find that all their work is now under scrutiny and they get a tremendous amount of publicity. Even to make it to the last three finalists is a huge honor that can help to get an author some much needed publicity.

Children's literature also awards prestigious awards the main one being the Caldecott Medal. Books that win the medal often become best sellers and can be found on the shelves on many local libraries and schools. One of these is the 1988 winner Owl Moon written by Jane Yolen. This beautifully illustrated book has been loved by many thousands of children and also their parents. Its simple yet charming storyline tells of a parent and child setting out on a cold winter night to listen for owls. Its theme is timeless, and speaks of rites of passage for the youngster and precious memories being made.

Many of the books have been made into movies. The Polar Express written by Chris Van Allsburg won the Caldecott Medal in 1986 and became an instant classic. Its wonderful storyline is both exciting and heartwarming. It was later made into a highly successful movie that has become a holiday favorite.

The Pulitzer Prize for literature is awarded every year to an outstanding work of fiction. Many classic books are past winners of this honor. Writers often focus on social injustices or issues for their books. Not only are readers treated to a compelling narrative, they also get a new take on the problems faced by many of their countrymen.

Steinbeck's work helped to emphasize the plight of the lower working class people who had nothing and no one to fall back on. The lack of government support for these people became instrumental in forming social welfare programs throughout the country many of which are still in effect today.

One of America's greatest writers is still Ernest Hemingway. This larger than life character traveled the world and lived the type of life many people can only dream of. His books reflect this and have enthralled readers every since. He managed to incorporate much of the excitement of his own experiences into his characters and settings.

Ernest Hemingway is truly an American icon. Dashing and enigmatic he is one of the countries most famous award winning authors. Hemingway is the embodiment of the charismatic writer who really lived like a storybook hero. His book The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and remains popular today.




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