Apple in the Middle is a middle-grade novel written by Dawn Quigley, published August 2, 2018 by North Dakota State University Press.
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| Author | Dawn Quigley |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, Middle-grade fiction, Coming of age |
| Publisher | North Dakota State University Press |
Publication date | August 2, 2018 |
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Reception
editSchool Library Journal called Apple in the Middle "a strong story with themes that resonate with many adolescents as they try to figure out who they are in life."[1] The Montessori Book Review called it a "powerful and moving" book that "explores the complexities of identity, culture, and family history".[2]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Moonbeam Gold Award | Winner | [3] |
| 2019 | Independent Publisher Book Award for Young Adult Fiction | Winner | [4] |
| WILLA Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction | Nominee | [5] | |
| 2020 | American Indian Youth Literature Award | Nominee | [6] |
| Great Lakes Great Books | Nominee | [7] | |
| North Dakota Library Association's Flicker Tales | Nominee | [8] |
References
edit- ^ Zembroski, Amy (2018-09-01). "Apple in the Middle". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ McGrath, Lorna. "Book Review: Apple in the Middle". Montessori Foundation. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "2018 Winners". Moon Beam Awards. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "2019 Winners Independent Press Award". Independent Book Award. Archived from the original on 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "The WILLA Literary Award". Women Writing the West. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "AILA announces 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Awards". American Indian Library Association. 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Great Lakes Great Books Shelf". Goodreads. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Past Flicker Tale Nominees". North Dakota Library Association. Archived from the original on 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
