Olivia
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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"Olivia" by Carol Falconer follows the story of a young girl navigating her coming-of-age journey in a secluded, all-girls school in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into themes of identity, love, and desire as Olivia forms intense relationships with her classmates and teachers. The exploration of the complexities of female friendships and the constraints imposed by society showcases Olivia's struggle for independence and self-discovery. As she confronts her feelings and the societal expectations surrounding her, Olivia embarks on a quest to understand her own desires and the essence of her identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Simon & Schuster Australia .
Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series, including Olivia, Olivia Helps with Christmas, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, Olivia and the Missing Toy, Olivia Saves the Circus, to name a few. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of The New Yorker. He has also designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House, and many others. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Caldecott Award Winners
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Booksellers' Choice Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.
Golden Sower Award - Primary
This book was recognised in the Primary category of the Golden Sower Award . Just as The Sower sows seeds, symbolizing the agriculture, life and prosperity of the state, the The Golden Sower Award seeks to sow seeds of literacy in children by encouraging them to read. The award became affiliated with the Nebraska Library Association as a committee under the School, Children and Young Peoples Section of the NLA in 1985. In 2016, the committee revised the categories of books in order to better describe the generally intended reading levels of the program. The three categories are now: Picture Books: (formerly Primary) generally appropriate for K-2 children; Chapter Books: (formerly Intermediate) intended to be appropriate for grades 3-5; Novel: (formerly young adult) appropriate for grades 6-8. In 2023, the committee revised and renamed the categories, keeping similar grade level designations, but adding an additional category targeted at high school readers. Each year, thousands of Nebraskas youth participate in the Golden Sower Award by reading titles, talking about the books with others, holding book battles, voting for their favorites, and throwing celebrations for the winners.
Golden Sower Award - Grades K-2
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Eb White Read Aloud Award - Picture Book Hall Of Fame
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Hall of Fame category by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Texas Reading List
This book was recognised by the Texas Reading List.