![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While set in a fantasy world, Pierce’s heroines face realistic challenges that resonate with teen readers.Įdwards Committee Chair Jamie Watson said that “Pierce’s books and characters have been influencing both readers and writers of fantasy since their inception.” ![]() Keladry of Mindelan goes through struggles, from her First Test, then becoming a Page, a Squire and eventually a Lady Knight. The four books in the Song of the Lioness series, “Alanna: The First Adventure” “In the Hand of the Goddess" "The Woman Who Rides Like a Man” and “Lioness Rampant”, all published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, focus on Alanna’s journey to accept herself both as a woman and a warrior.Īlso set in Tortall, two decades later, is the Protector of the Small quartet, “First Test” “Page” “Squire” and “Lady Knight” all published by Laurel Leaf, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for Song of the Lioness quartet and The Protector of the Small quartet. Tamora Pierce is the recipient of the 2013 Margaret A. Tamora Pierce for Song of the Lioness series and The Protector of the Small quartet ![]()
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