Apple in the Middle
Book cover | |
| 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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Apple in the Middle is a middle-grade novel written by Dawn Quigley, published August 2, 2018 by North Dakota State University Press.
Reception
School 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
- ^ 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.