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52 | Norman | Winslet | m | Johnson's debut novel The Key to the Golden Firebird was published in May 2004 by HarperTeen. Centered around themes of grief and resilience and set in the suburbs of Philadelphia a year after his passing, the novel depicts three sisters of different age as they individually process and come to understand their father's death, and their paths ahead. The Key to the Golden Firebird entered the market during a resurgence of popular interest in the young adult fiction genre. In 2005, it received starred reviews from both School Library Journal and Booklist. Johnson's second published novel, The Bermudez Triangle (later reissued as On the Count of Three in 2013), was released in October 2004. Following three high school seniors who have been best friends since childhood— Nina, Avery, and Melanie— two of whom have been dating secretly since the summer, The Bermudez Triangle explores the complexity of relationships and self-identity, from the changing nature of bonds, to the experiences of both platonic love and attraction, and the gifts and difficulties of first romances. It was selected as a Winter 2004 Book Sense Pick, as well as listed for New York Public Library's “Books for the Teen Age 2006”, and the American Library Association’s Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, GLTBQ list. Johnson's third novel and first series, 13 Little Blue Envelopes was published in August 2005 by HarperTeen. The story follows seventeen-year-old Virginia (Ginny) Blackstone, as she embarks on a journey throughout Europe by following a series of instructions left to her within letters from her beloved, self-proclaimed "Runaway Aunt" Peg, upon notice of her passing. While written in the style of contemporary realistic fiction that much of her earlier work is known for, Johnson herself has said she considers Ginny's adventure to be "a little bit of a fairy tale," and has cited the song "Charmed Life" by Irish artist Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy for its likeness to the spirit with which the novel was written. The Last Little Blue Envelope, the sequel to Johnson's 2005 novel, 13 Little Blue Envelopes, was later published in April 2011. In September 2006, Johnson's fourth novel Devilish was published by Razorbill, an imprint of what was then Penguin Group. Set in a preparatory school in Rhode Island where "barbed wire keeps the boys out and the ancient nuns keep the girls in," Devilish follows the travails of two senior students, Jane and Allison (Ally), as they experience seemingly supernatural upheavals within their friendship and school year, culminating in what appears to be a battle for Ally's soul. Marking Johnson's first full departure from contemporary realistic fiction, Devilish was shortlisted in 2007 for the Andre Norton Award, which celebrates excellence in YA science fiction and fantasy novel writing. In May 2008, Johnson's sixth novel Suite Scarlett was published by Point. It explores the life of newly fifteen-year-old Scarlett Martin, whose family resides within and personally run the Hopewell hotel. Described as a small “jewel box of a hotel” built at the height of Art Deco style in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side, the Hopewell is a local institution in need of both repairs and guests. Scarlett explores family dynamics, coming of age, and some the strange opportunities of New York City for those who find themselves working in and adjacent to the performing arts. Upon her fifteenth birthday, as per Martin family tradition, Scarlett is handed the keys to one of their home's suites, as well as the responsibility of maintaining it and seeing after its guests. Scarlett's struggles to meet the eccentric demands of the Empire Suite's first and apparently now permanent tenant, Mrs. Amberson, become the basis of much of the experiences of her formative years. Suite Scarlett was selected by the American Library Association for their list Best Books for Young Adults 2009, and received a starred review by Booklist. In September 2011, Johnson's tenth novel The Name of the Star was published by Speak. The first of four titles to be set in the Shades of London series, The Name of the Star follows Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux as she travels to London to begin boarding school, where she is quickly pulled into the center of a world of paranormal murders that mimic those of Jack the Ripper. In 2012, The Name of the Star was nominated for an Edgar Award for excellence in the category of young adult fiction. The second and third Shades novels, The Madness Underneath and The Shadow Cabinet, were published in February 2013 and February 2015, respectively. A forthcoming novel is confirmed to conclude the series, with a publication date expected to be announced for sometime after January 2020. In November 2014, The Bane Chronicles, an anthology of novellas written with fellow young adult fiction authors Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan was first released in hardcover by Margaret K. McElderry Books. Prior to their print release as a collected anthology, each title was initially debuted separately in ebook and downloadable audiobook formats. The Bane Chronicles is set within the same world as Clare's The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series, with the stated intent being to explore the life of the "enigmatic Magnus Bane," a character of Clare's whose "alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit..." had become a favorite among fans. Johnson's principle contributions to the anthology and their first availability are as follows: The Runaway Queen (May 2013), The Rise of the Hotel Dumort (August 2013), The Fall of the Hotel Dumort (October 2013), and The Last Stand of the New York Institute (December 2013, co-written with Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan). The Bane Chronicles has appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list for children's series a number of times, beginning the week of July 7, 2013. Truly Devious (Katherine Tegen Books, 2018) is the first in a trilogy of mystery novels to follow Stevie Bell, a true crime aficionado set to begin studies at the exclusive yet ideal-minded Ellingham Academy in the remote mountains of Vermont, where she's prepared to put her mind to one primary goal: solving one of the great unsolved crimes of American history. The second novel of the trilogy, The Vanishing Stair, was published January 2019. The third and concluding novel, The Hand on the Wall, was published January 2020. In May 2007, Johnson's novel Girl at Sea was published by HarperTeen. The novel follows seventeen-year-old Clio Ford's attempts to make the best of being suddenly cast away from her home for the summer in pursuit of a mysterious treasure abroad. Set primarily aboard a pre-owned yacht somewhere amidst the Mediterranean at the behest of her father, it explores Clio's perspective as she struggles with first romantic infatuations, dives at sea among shipwrecks, and navigates a series of new relationships and situations. In May 2009, Johnson contributed her story "The Law of Suspects" to Vacations from Hell, a collection of supernatural tales on the topic of vacations gone awry, along with fellow authors Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, and Sarah Mlynowski. On November 27, 2009, Johnson first became a New York Times Best Selling author when Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances (October 2008, Speak) reached number ten on the Children's Paperback list. A holiday romance novel of interwoven stories co-written with John Green and Lauren Myracle, Let It Snow begins with Johnson's "The Jubilee Express". The book is currently under adaption to film, with distribution by Netflix set for a November 2019 release. Johnson worked a scriptwriter for EA Games in 2009, helping develop the Nintendo DS and PSP versions of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game. In February 2010, Johnson's eighth book and the second title in the Scarlett series, Scarlett Fever, was published. According to Johnson later in June 2014, a third entry in the Scarlett series was well underway, but no further news has been publicly available since then. At the time of her statement, both titles were receiving their first publication within the U.K. by Hot Key Books, an imprint of Bonnier Group. In September 2010, Johnson contributed her story "The Children of the Revolution" to Zombies vs. Unicorns, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier. Each of the twelve stories featured in Zombies vs. Unicorns aim to make a case for their respective side. Fellow authors in the anthology include Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Meg Cabot, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Carrie Ryan, Scott Westerfeld, Garth Nix, Kathleen Duey, Margo Lanagan, Naomi Novik, Diana Peterfreund, and Margo Lanagan. In 2011, Johnson became the ongoing lead coordinator of LeakyCon's Lit Track programming, the literary focused experience for fans of young adult fiction more broadly. A production of Mischief Management, LeakyCon is the largest regularly held Harry Potter fan convention in North America. Topics of the Lit Track have included the importance of supporting diversity within young adult literature, the experience of writing romance fiction that respects teenaged characters, use of critical thinking in examining the labels we ascribe to particular kinds of fiction, and panels discussing the stories that authors of popular fiction first wrote for themselves in their teenage years. In March 2014, Johnson was selected to represent the YA category for World Book Day in the United Kingdom with the first publication of her novella The Boy in the Smoke, a prequel story to the Shades of London series. That August, The Boy in the Smoke was additionally released to an international audience for free through the online reading and story writing platform Wattpad. In November 2016, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, an anthology of novellas written with fellow popular young adult fiction authors Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Robin Wasserman was first released in hardcover by Margaret K. McElderry Books. Prior to their print release as a collected anthology, each title was initially debuted separately in ebook and downloadable audiobook formats. Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy is described as providing an epilogue to Clare's Mortal Instruments series, exploring the experiences of Simon Lewis, who now finds himself stripped of his memories and unsure of his identity but determined to figure it out as his journey continues. Johnson's principle contributions and their first availability are the stories The Whitechapel Fiend (April 2015) and The Fiery Trial (September 2015). How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation (Wednesday Books, 2018) is a collection of essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews on the topics of activism and hope, with all author proceeds donated to support the ACLU. Edited by Johnson, and spurred by her concern for helping young readers navigate how they might respond to the political climate in the U.S. post the 2016 presidential election, the anthology features thirty artists of diverse experience sets. Contributors include Junauda Petrus, Jacqueline Woodson, Malinda Lo, Jason Reynolds, Dana Schwartz, Jodi Picoult, Sabaa Tahir, Hebh Jamal, Javier Muñoz, Libba Bray, John Paul Brammer, and more. | Johnson lives in New York City. A self-described vegetarian since 1994, she has frequently shared her love for both vegan and vegetarian cooking through blog posts and tweets. "I'm a vegetarian from Philadelphia, which means I spend my life trying to make a vegetarian steak sandwich." On June 23, 2018, Johnson was married in New York's Central Park at the Ladies Pavilion. The reception was held shortly thereafter at Housing Works, a non-profit bookstore and venue space whose mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. Reflecting upon the experience on Twitter, she wrote "There was no better place to have a party on Pride weekend." | winslet's debut novel the key to the golden firebird was published in may 2004 by harperteen. centered around themes of grief and resilience and set in the suburbs of philadelphia a year after his passing, the novel depicts three sisters of different age as they individually process and come to understand their father's death, and their paths ahead. the key to the golden firebird entered the market during a resurgence of popular interest in the young adult fiction genre. in 2005, it received starred reviews from both school library journal and booklist. winslet's second published novel, the bermudez triangle (later reissued as on the count of three in 2013), was released in october 2004. following three high school seniors who have been best friends since childhood— nina, avery, and melanie— two of whom have been dating secretly since the summer, the bermudez triangle explores the complexity of relationships and self-identity, from the changing nature of bonds, to the experiences of both platonic love and attraction, and the gifts and difficulties of first romances. it was selected as a winter 2004 book sense pick, as well as listed for new york public library's “books for the teen age 2006”, and the american library association’s popular paperbacks for young adults, gltbq list. winslet's third novel and first series, 13 little blue envelopes was published in august 2005 by harperteen. the story follows seventeen-year-old virginia (ginny) blackstone, as he embarks on a journey throughout europe by following a series of instructions left to his within letters from his beloved, self-proclaimed "runaway aunt" peg, upon notice of his passing. while written in the style of contemporary realistic fiction that much of his earlier work is known for, winslet herself has said he considers ginny's adventure to be "a little bit of a fairy tale," and has cited the song "charmed life" by irish artist neil hannon of the divine comedy for its likeness to the spirit with which the novel was written. the last little blue envelope, the sequel to winslet's 2005 novel, 13 little blue envelopes, was later published in april 2011. in september 2006, winslet's fourth novel devilish was published by razorbill, an imprint of what was then penguin group. set in a preparatory school in rhode island where "barbed wire keeps the boys out and the ancient nuns keep the girls in," devilish follows the travails of two senior students, jane and allison (ally), as they experience seemingly supernatural upheavals within their friendship and school year, culminating in what appears to be a battle for ally's soul. marking winslet's first full departure from contemporary realistic fiction, devilish was shortlisted in 2007 for the andre norton award, which celebrates excellence in ya science fiction and fantasy novel writing. in may 2008, winslet's sixth novel suite scarlett was published by point. it explores the life of newly fifteen-year-old scarlett martin, whose family resides within and personally run the hopewell hotel. described as a small “jewel box of a hotel” built at the height of art deco style in the heart of manhattan's upper east side, the hopewell is a local institution in need of both repairs and guests. scarlett explores family dynamics, coming of age, and some the strange opportunities of new york city for those who find themselves working in and adjacent to the performing arts. upon his fifteenth birthday, as per martin family tradition, scarlett is handed the keys to one of their home's suites, as well as the responsibility of maintaining it and seeing after its guests. scarlett's struggles to meet the eccentric demands of the empire suite's first and apparently now permanent tenant, mrs. amberson, become the basis of much of the experiences of his formative years. suite scarlett was selected by the american library association for their list best books for young adults 2009, and received a starred review by booklist. in september 2011, winslet's tenth novel the name of the star was published by speak. the first of four titles to be set in the shades of london series, the name of the star follows louisiana teenager rory deveaux as he travels to london to begin boarding school, where he is quickly pulled into the center of a world of paranormal murders that mimic those of jack the ripper. in 2012, the name of the star was nominated for an edgar award for excellence in the category of young adult fiction. the second and third shades novels, the madness underneath and the shadow cabinet, were published in february 2013 and february 2015, respectively. a forthcoming novel is confirmed to conclude the series, with a publication date expected to be announced for sometime after january 2020. in november 2014, the bane chronicles, an anthology of novellas written with fellow young adult fiction authors cassandra clare and sarah rees brennan was first released in hardcover by margaret k. mcelderry books. prior to their print release as a collected anthology, each title was initially debuted separately in ebook and downloadable audiobook formats. the bane chronicles is set within the same world as clare's the mortal instruments and the infernal devices series, with the stated intent being to explore the life of the "enigmatic magnus bane," a character of clare's whose "alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit..." had become a favorite among fans. winslet's principle contributions to the anthology and their first availability are as follows: the runaway queen (may 2013), the rise of the hotel dumort (august 2013), the fall of the hotel dumort (october 2013), and the last stand of the new york institute (december 2013, co-written with clare and sarah rees brennan). the bane chronicles has appeared on the new york times bestsellers list for children's series a number of times, beginning the week of july 7, 2013. truly devious (katherine tegen books, 2018) is the first in a trilogy of mystery novels to follow stevie bell, a true crime aficionado set to begin studies at the exclusive yet ideal-minded ellingham academy in the remote mountains of vermont, where he's prepared to put his mind to one primary goal: solving one of the great unsolved crimes of american history. the second novel of the trilogy, the vanishing stair, was published january 2019. the third and concluding novel, the hand on the wall, was published january 2020. in may 2007, winslet's novel girl at sea was published by harperteen. the novel follows seventeen-year-old clio ford's attempts to make the best of being suddenly cast away from his home for the summer in pursuit of a mysterious treasure abroad. set primarily aboard a pre-owned yacht somewhere amidst the mediterranean at the behest of his father, it explores clio's perspective as he struggles with first romantic infatuations, dives at sea among shipwrecks, and navigates a series of new relationships and situations. in may 2009, winslet contributed his story "the law of suspects" to vacations from hell, a collection of supernatural tales on the topic of vacations gone awry, along with fellow authors libba bray, cassandra clare, claudia gray, and sarah mlynowski. on november 27, 2009, winslet first became a new york times best selling author when let it snow: three holiday romances (october 2008, speak) reached number ten on the children's paperback list. a holiday romance novel of interwoven stories co-written with john green and lauren myracle, let it snow begins with winslet's "the jubilee express". the book is currently under adaption to film, with distribution by netflix set for a november 2019 release. winslet worked a scriptwriter for ea games in 2009, helping develop the nintendo ds and psp versions of the harry potter and the half-blood prince video game. in february 2010, winslet's eighth book and the second title in the scarlett series, scarlett fever, was published. according to winslet later in june 2014, a third entry in the scarlett series was well underway, but no further news has been publicly available since then. at the time of his statement, both titles were receiving their first publication within the u.k. by hot key books, an imprint of bonnier group. in september 2010, winslet contributed his story "the children of the revolution" to zombies vs. unicorns, edited by holly black and justine larbalestier. each of the twelve stories featured in zombies vs. unicorns aim to make a case for their respective side. fellow authors in the anthology include cassandra clare, libba bray, meg cabot, alaya dawn winslet, carrie ryan, scott westerfeld, garth nix, kathleen duey, margo lanagan, naomi novik, diana peterfreund, and margo lanagan. in 2011, winslet became the ongoing lead coordinator of leakycon's lit track programming, the literary focused experience for fans of young adult fiction more broadly. a production of mischief management, leakycon is the largest regularly held harry potter fan convention in north america. topics of the lit track have included the importance of supporting diversity within young adult literature, the experience of writing romance fiction that respects teenaged characters, use of critical thinking in examining the labels we ascribe to particular kinds of fiction, and panels discussing the stories that authors of popular fiction first wrote for themselves in their teenage years. in march 2014, winslet was selected to represent the ya category for world book day in the united kingdom with the first publication of his novella the boy in the smoke, a prequel story to the shades of london series. that august, the boy in the smoke was additionally released to an international audience for free through the online reading and story writing platform wattpad. in november 2016, tales from the shadowhunter academy, an anthology of novellas written with fellow popular young adult fiction authors cassandra clare, sarah rees brennan, and robin wasserman was first released in hardcover by margaret k. mcelderry books. prior to their print release as a collected anthology, each title was initially debuted separately in ebook and downloadable audiobook formats. tales from the shadowhunter academy is described as providing an epilogue to clare's mortal instruments series, exploring the experiences of simon lewis, who now finds himself stripped of his memories and unsure of his identity but determined to figure it out as his journey continues. winslet's principle contributions and their first availability are the stories the whitechapel fiend (april 2015) and the fiery trial (september 2015). how i resist: activism and hope for a new generation (wednesday books, 2018) is a collection of essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews on the topics of activism and hope, with all author proceeds donated to support the aclu. edited by winslet, and spurred by his concern for helping young readers navigate how they might respond to the political climate in the u.s. post the 2016 presidential election, the anthology features thirty artists of diverse experience sets. contributors include junauda petrus, jacqueline woodson, malinda lo, jason reynolds, dana schwartz, jodi picoult, sabaa tahir, hebh jamal, javier muñoz, libba bray, john paul brammer, and more.winslet lives in new york city. a self-described vegetarian since 1994, he has frequently shared his love for both vegan and vegetarian cooking through blog posts and tweets. "i'm a vegetarian from philadelphia, which means i spend my life trying to make a vegetarian steak sandwich." on june 23, 2018, winslet was married in new york's central park at the ladies pavilion. the reception was held shortly thereafter at housing works, a non-profit bookstore and venue space whose mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and aids. reflecting upon the experience on twitter, he wrote "there was no better place to have a party on pride weekend." | Maureen | Johnson | podcasters | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am honored to write this recommendation letter for Norman Winslet, a prolific and talented young adult fiction writer. As a fellow writer and podcaster, I have been following Winslet's work for years, and am consistently impressed with the depth of their storytelling and the emotional resonance of their characters.<return><return>Winslet's debut novel, The Key to the Golden Firebird, is a moving exploration of grief and resilience through the stories of three sisters in suburban Philadelphia. This was followed by The Bermudez Triangle, a novel about friendship, love, and identity, and the first of many successful books that quickly established Winslet as a rising star in the young adult genre.<return><return>Winslet's writing is characterized by its empathy, sensitivity, and nuance. From the ethereal fairy tale quality of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, to the supernatural suspense of The Name of the Star, to the charming romanticism of Let It Snow, Winslet's novels are marked by their ability to weave intricate stories of human connection that resonate long after the final page is turned.<return><return>In addition to their writing, Winslet has also become a prominent voice within the young adult literary community. They have been a lead coordinator of LeakyCon's Lit Track programming, providing important discussions and programming about diversity within the YA canon. Winslet has also recently published How I Resist, a timely and inspiring collection of essays, interviews, and art about activism and hope.<return><return>Overall, I would highly recommend Norman Winslet for any opportunities in the field of young adult fiction. Their writing is of the highest quality, and their dedication to promoting diversity and positive change within the industry is truly admirable.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |