Robin McKinleyPresentation by Stephanie Jobe

The HellgoddessBorn Nov. 16, 1952 in Warren, OH as Jennifer Carolyn Robin McKinley.

Grew up a Navy brat, moved a lot.

Degree from Bowdoin College.

Lives in Hampshire, England with husband/writer Peter Dickinson.

Interests: knitting, horses, playing bells, going to opera, singing in private, walking, gardening roses, and of course the hellhounds ------------------------>

http://robinmckinleysblog.com/

Beauty

1978

The Blue Sword

1982

1983 Newbery Honor

The Hero and the Crown

1984

1985 Newbery Winner

(prequel to The Blue Sword)

The Outlaws of Sherwood

1988

Rose Daughter

1997

Spindle’s End

2000

Sunshine

2003

Dragonhaven

2007

Chalice

2008

Pegasus

2010

Others1981-The Door in the Hedge (anthology)1986-Imaginary Lands (anthology with others – contributor and editor)1992-My Father Is in the Navy (picture book)1992-Rowan (picture book)1993-Deerskin (for adults)1994-A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories (anthology)1998- The Stone Fey (picture book – originally short story in Imaginary Lands)2009-Water (anthology with husband)2009-Fire (anthology with husband)

Trends•Bildungsroman – coming of age story usually female but some males

•Love and Friendships crossing boundaries – Beauty and the Beast

•Strong Females – “feminist fairytales”

•Reality becomes a little harsher, themes a little darker as you go

•Known for long and beautiful descriptions

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