Seedfolks
 First edition | |
| Author | Paul Fleischman |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Judy Pedersen |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 1997 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 80 |
| ISBN | 0-06-027471-9 |
| OCLC | 34943325 |
Seedfolks (1997) is a children's novella written by Paul Fleischman, with illustrations by Judy Pedersen.[1] The story is told by a diverse cast of characters living on (or near) Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio, each from a different ethnic group. Chapter by chapter, each character describes the transformation of an empty lot into a vibrant community garden, and in doing so, they each experience their own transformations.
Awards and recognitions[]
- ALA Best Books for Young Adults (1998)[2]
- Buckeye Children's Book Award (1999), Grades 6-8[3]
- Special Book Award of China (2008)[4]
References[]
- ^ Library of Congress: "Seedfolks" (brief record) http://lccn.loc.gov/96026696
- ^ Best Books for Young Adults Archived February 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Buckeye Children's Book Awards: Past Winners http://www.bcbookaward.info/winners_past4.htm
- ^ "Special Book Award honors conduits of Chinese culture".
- Fleischman, Paul. Seedfolks. HarperTrophy, 1997. Print.
- Fleischman, Paul. Seedfolks. HarperTeen, 1999. Print.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1997 American novels
- American children's novels
- Novels set in Cleveland
- Novels by Paul Fleischman
- 1997 children's books
- Children's novellas