Biography
Nancy Springer (born July 5, 1948) is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction. Her novel Larque on the Wing won the Tiptree Award in 1994. She also received the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for her novels Toughing It in 1995 and Looking for Jamie Bridger in 1996. Additionally, she received the Carolyn W. Field Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association in 1999 for her novel I am Mordred. She has written over fifty books over a career that spans nearly four decades. She released her first Enola Holmes book in 2006, followed by seven sequels in the series. Her other series include The Book of the Isle fantasy series and the Tales of Rowan Hood. The Enola Holmes Mysteries was adapted in 2020 as the Netflix film Enola Holmes and a 2022 sequel, Enola Holmes 2. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nancy Springer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Agatha Award — Best Children/Young Adult Fiction · 2022
- Edgar Awards · 1996
- Otherwise Award · 1994
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2008 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1997 · nominated
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- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Adult Literature · 1997 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1995 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1990 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1988 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 1987 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1987 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Short Story · 1987 · nominated
- World Fantasy Award — Best Short Fiction · 1987 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1986 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1983 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1982 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award · 1982 · nominated
