Lisa Ann Sandell
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Lisa Ann Sandell is an American
author
of young adult novels. She has written and published three books, A Map of the Known World, Song of the Sparrow
, The Weight of the Sky, and 21 Proms.
at the news magazine The Jerusalem Report
. The experience informed Sandell's first novel, The Weight of the Sky, published by Viking Children's Books
in 2006.
In 1999, Sandell received a B.A.
in Medieval and Renaissance Literature from the University of Pennsylvania
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. Her honors thesis on Sir Thomas Malory's treatment of Lancelot
in Le Morte d'Arthur
provided the inspiration for her second novel, Song of the Sparrow
.
Sandell moved to New York City
in 2000, and began work as a children's book editor. She continues to write for young adults, and wrote a short story titled "See Me" for the anthology 21 Proms, which was published by Point (Publisher) in 2007.
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of young adult novels. She has written and published three books, A Map of the Known World, Song of the Sparrow
Song of the Sparrow
Song of the Sparrow is a young adult novel by Lisa Ann Sandell, published in 2007. It is written completely in lyrical form. It is set during the Dark Ages in Britain and is a retelling of the story of The Lady of Shalott a figure from Arthurian legend....
, The Weight of the Sky, and 21 Proms.
Biography
Before she published her first book, Sandell interned in Jerusalem, IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
at the news magazine The Jerusalem Report
The Jerusalem Report
The Jerusalem Report is a biweekly print and online newsmagazine that covers political and social issues in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world...
. The experience informed Sandell's first novel, The Weight of the Sky, published by Viking Children's Books
Viking Press
Viking Press is an American publishing company owned by the Penguin Group, which has owned the company since 1975. It was founded in New York City on March 1, 1925, by Harold K. Guinzburg and George S. Oppenheim...
in 2006.
In 1999, Sandell received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Medieval and Renaissance Literature from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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. Her honors thesis on Sir Thomas Malory's treatment of Lancelot
Lancelot
Sir Lancelot du Lac is one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He is the most trusted of King Arthur's knights and plays a part in many of Arthur's victories...
in Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d'Arthur is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of Romance tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table...
provided the inspiration for her second novel, Song of the Sparrow
Song of the Sparrow
Song of the Sparrow is a young adult novel by Lisa Ann Sandell, published in 2007. It is written completely in lyrical form. It is set during the Dark Ages in Britain and is a retelling of the story of The Lady of Shalott a figure from Arthurian legend....
.
Sandell moved to New York City
New York City
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in 2000, and began work as a children's book editor. She continues to write for young adults, and wrote a short story titled "See Me" for the anthology 21 Proms, which was published by Point (Publisher) in 2007.
Young Adult Novels
- The Weight of the Sky, March 1, 2006.
- Song of the SparrowSong of the SparrowSong of the Sparrow is a young adult novel by Lisa Ann Sandell, published in 2007. It is written completely in lyrical form. It is set during the Dark Ages in Britain and is a retelling of the story of The Lady of Shalott a figure from Arthurian legend....
, May 1, 2007. - A Map of the Known World, April 15, 2009.
Short stories
- "See Me", included in the young adult anthology 21 Proms, which was published in 2007.
Awards
- New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age", 2007, for "The Weight of the Sky"
- "Voice of Youth Advocates Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror titles, 2007, for "Song of the Sparrow"