Tessa duder trained as a journalist, tessa duder began writing fiction when she was thirtyeight and has published six children s novels including the alex quartet. This sequel to alex is written by the new zealand children s book of the year award. Figurative, poetic, humorous language is spread throughout the story, to entice children and adults alike to read and love te reo maori. Tessa duders latest book is the biography of one of new zealands founding pioneers, whose contribution to the founding of auckland and new zealand has. The storylines notable book lists, assessed by our panels of expert judges, is an annual list of outstanding books for children and young people published in new zealand by new zealand authors and illustrators during the previous calendar year.
Storylines tessa duder award for a young adult manuscript, sponsored by walker books australia. In lane three, alex archer by duder, tessa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tessa duder is the editor of a book of pacific lullabies, with illustrations by anton petrov 2001. The book s last 60 pages, which recount blossoming in. Trained as a journalist, tessa duder began writing fiction when she was thirty eight and has published six childrens novels including the alex quartet.
The paperback of alex is one of penguin new zealands bestselling children s books over 25,000 copies sold, and in 1993 isambard adapted the book to make a feature film. Jellybean and alex have also been named american library association honour books. Jellybean by tessa duder meet your next favorite book. She then trained and worked as a journalist in auckland and london before marrying and raising four daughters in london, pakistan and new zealand. I think richard bird in the bush, an early picture. Its about a girls discovery of an old carpet in her grandmothers attic, and the nighttime journey it takes her, from modern new zealand back in time and place, to its 19th century origins in turkey. Children s literature foundation of new zealand the award, much prized by authors, goes annually to a book which did not win a new zealand award at the time of publication but has proved itself with. Ducks stuck by kyle mewburn, illustrated by ali teo and john oreilly.
Storylines three awards for unpublished manuscripts the storylines joy cowley award for a picture book text, the storylines tom fitzgibbon award for a junior novel and the storylines tessa duder award for a ya manuscript include monetary prizes and publication offers. A few years after high school i actually met tessa in a conference. Awardwinning new zealand children s author tessa duder has compiled the collection, with stunning paintings by young artist anton petrov. She has received esther glen awards for alex, alex in winter and alessandra.
The rise and rise of new zealand childrens publishing. Trained as a journalist, tessa duder began writing fiction when she was thirtyeight and has published six childrens novels including the alex quartet. Her books include the four alex novels, jellybean and night race to kawau, as well as ten titles of nonfiction for both adults and young people. Tessa duders latest book is the biography of one of new zealands founding pioneers, whose contribution to the founding of auckland and new zealand has never been fully and rightfully acknowledged. Kindly contribute if this is not the first time you are visiting try3steps. Answer in tessa duders book alex, the title character. Fifteenyearold alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the new zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 olympic games in rome. The paperback of alexis one of penguin new zealands bestselling children s books over 25,000 copies sold, and in 1993 isambard adapted the book to make a feature film. She taught a course in children s writing at the wanaka autumn art school and has done much to benefit artists rights.
Tessa duder obe nee staveley, born november 1940 is a new zealand author of novels. Tessa is one of new zealands leading children s authors and lives and works in auckland. She has an international following for her alex series. As an editor she has also published a number of anthologies. Jennifer danns 12 questions with author tessa duder. This picture book contains 30 original and traditional lullabies. Among her awards are three new zealand childrens book of the year.
William dougherty, john almquist, richard sklar, james duncan lawrence, thomas mulvey and richard mckenna. Her alex novels won her three new zealand childrens book of the year awards and three esther glen medals, and are published in america, britain, australia and canada. Alex is published in five languages, with jellybean and alex in winter in two. Tessa duder was educated in auckland and as a teenager swam butterfly for new zealand at the 1958 cardiff empire games. Parents have to find a balance between taking sensitive risks. Alex has swum the race of her life, but victory is hollow. Tessa duder is best known for her alex books and advocacy for new zealand children s literature. Duder, tessa 1940, writer for children and young adults, was educated at diocesan ghs and auckland university. Night race to kawau oxford university press, 1982, currently puffin was the 2005 winner of the prestigious gaelyn gordon award for a muchloved book given by storylines. This book includes lullabies by leading children s authors, poets and songwriters from new zealand, australia and the pacific islands. The judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton. I havent had much to do with this book but i know my niece and nephew have read it and enjoyed it. Books by tessa duder author of in lane three, alex archer.
I remember reading this book as in high school lit. The award recognises tessa duders outstanding contribution to childrens literature, both in her publishing. Cristina sanders is the winner of the storylines tessa duder award, sponsored by walker books. Tessa duder trained as a journalist, and spent fifteen years rearing four daughters before she turned to writing fiction in her late thirties. There seems to be agreement among teachers, librarians and parents that some of the best novels from the 1970s onwards, when children s literature in this country came of age, should be available to new generations of children. Jennifer danns 12 questions with author tessa duder nz. A literary portrait of new zealands bestloved children s author margaret mahys death on 23 july 2012 brought forth an unprecedented outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes from around new zealand and. As a writer, she is primarily known for her alex quartet and longterm advocacy for new zealand childrens literature. In lane three, alex archer by tessa duder and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The award is named after new zealand writer tessa duder in recognition of her outstanding contribution to children s literature, both as a writer and as a. First published in the united kingdom in 1985, jellybean is one of tessa duders best loved childrens novels, and tells the beguiling story of a lonely girl, geraldine, whose unconventional single mother is uncomfortably different from all her schoolmates mothers. Geraldine, the daughter of a famous cellist, tries to cope with a mixedup life of fame and loneliness until she meets a new friend who makes it all seem better. The 2016 storylines tessa duder award for an original young adult manuscript was presented to. Tessa duder, one of new zealands most honored children s writers, was the president of the new zealand society of authors. Most hated undoubtedly maths, tho latin came a close second. Trained as a journalist, tessa duder began writing fiction when she was thirtyeight and has published six children s novels including the alexquartet. And down in dunedin, the university of otago provides an annual residency, the only one specifically for childrens writers. See all books authored by tessa duder, including alex, and alessandra. Its about a girls discovery of an old carpet in her grandmothers attic, and the nighttime journey it takes her, from modern new zealand back in time.
Trained as a journalist, tessa duder began writing fiction when she was thirtyeight and has published six children s novels including the alex quartet. Tessa duder obe is a new zealand author of novels for young people, short stories, plays and nonfiction, and a former swimmer who won a silver medal for her country at the 1958 british empire and commonwealth games. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Tessa duder international board on books for young people. Her alex novels have won three new zealand children. Published to coincide with the tuia encounters 250 commemoration of james cooks 176970 journey around new zealandpublisher information. Illustrated by awardwinning australian artist mark wilson, this fantasy story is tessa duders first true picture book.
Shes also an editor, short story writer, playwright and actor. Tessa duder has 42 books on goodreads with 2692 ratings. This award is made biennially, when merited, to the new zealand author of an. Night race to kawau by tessa duder penguin books new zealand. A children s book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children.
The tessa duder award officially known as the storylines tessa duder award first began in 2010, in partnership with harpercollins publishers. Indicate book list handouts are available and this paper available on my website. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tessa duder books online. Tessa duder hopes her new book will encourage young children to take risks. Tessa duder books list of books by author tessa duder. Tessa duder trained as a journalist and raised four daughters before publishing her first novel in her late thirties.
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