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'''Judith A. Bernstein''' is an American author. She is known for co-authoring the book, [[They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan]], 2005, with Sudanese brothers [[Alephonsion Deng]] and [[Benson Deng]], and their cousin [[Benjamin Ajak]]. She co-authored a follow-up book titled, [[Disturbed in Their Nests]] that continues the narrative from the first book with [[Alephonsion Deng]]. |
'''Judith A. Bernstein'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Fifteen Years Later: Award-winning Author Judy A. Bernstein|url=https://medium.com/@reedrefugeedevelopment/fifteen-years-later-award-winning-author-judy-a-ec615682ee17|website=Medium|accessdate=28 September 2020}}</ref> is an American author. She is known for co-authoring the book, ''[[They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan|url=https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/benjamin-ajak/they-poured-fire-on-us-from-the-sky/9781610395984/|website=Public Affairs, Hachette Book Group|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> 2005, with Sudanese brothers [[Alephonsion Deng]] and [[Benson Deng]], and their cousin [[Benjamin Ajak]]. She co-authored a follow-up book titled, ''[[Disturbed in Their Nests]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Disturbed In Their Nests|url=https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/disturbed-in-their-nests-alephonsion-deng-judy-a-bernstein|website=Blackstone Publishing|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> 2018 that continues the narrative from the first book with [[Alephonsion Deng]]. |
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== Awards == |
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The two titles Bernstein has co-written have been the recipient of numerous awards. |
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''[[They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan]]'': |
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* [[Christopher Award]] Winner for Adult Books<ref>{{cite web|title=Christopher Awards Past Winners|url=https://www.christophers.org/pastawardwinners|website=The Christopher Awards|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[The Washington Post]] Top 100 Books of 2005<ref>{{cite news|title=The best books of 2005, brought to you by our extraordinarily diverse band of reviewers.|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/2005/12/04/the-best-books-of-2005-brought-to-you-by-our-extraordinarily-diverse-band-of-reviewers/ae3bcd9f-b506-446e-994b-e4d5066403e2/|newspaper=The Washington Post|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[American Library Association]] "Many Voices" Honoree<ref>{{cite web|title=American Library Association "Many Voices" Honoree|url=http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/diversity/MVON_Program_2005.pdf|website=American Library Association|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Los Angeles Times]] Bestseller July 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Exodus of the Lost Boys of Sudan|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-13-et-book13-story.html|website=The Los Angeles Times|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[American Booksellers Association]] [[Book Sense]] Selection May 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=The June 2005 Book Sense Picks and Notables Preview|url=https://www.bookweb.org/news/june-2005-book-sense-picks-and-notables-preview|website=American Booksellers Association|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[National Conflict Resolution Center]] Peacemakers Award <ref>{{cite web|title="Days of Dialogue/Peacemaker Awards" Set for March 20-24, 2006|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060118005982/en/Days-DialoguePeacemaker-Awards-Set-March-20-24-2006|website=Business Wire|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* Book Sense Summer 2006 Paperback Selection<ref>{{cite web|title=Summer 2006 Book Sense Paperback Picks|url=https://www.bookweb.org/news/summer-2006-book-sense-paperback-picks|website=American Booksellers Association|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* American Library Association List - Becoming an American |
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<ref>{{cite web|title=They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan.|url=https://www.booklistonline.com/They-Poured-Fire-on-Us-from-the-Sky-The-True-Story-of-Three-Lost-Boys-from-Sudan-Alephonsion-Deng/pid=316291|website=Booklist Online: Book Reviews from the American Library Association|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[San Diego Union Tribune]] Warwick's Top Seller September 2015 (10th Anniversary Edition)<ref>{{cite web|title=ALEPHONSION AND BENSON DENG WITH JUDY BERNSTEIN - "THEY POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY|url=https://www.warwicks.com/event/they-poured-fire|website=Warwicks Books|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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''[[Disturbed in Their Nests]]'' |
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* 2018 Nautilus Gold Award winner, in the category of Multicultural and Indigenous Books<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 NAUTILUS GRAND & GOLD WINNERS|url=http://nautilusbookawards.com/2018-grandgold-winners/|website=Nautilus Book Awards|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:06, 29 September 2024
Judy A. Bernstein | |
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| Born | San Diego, California, US |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California San Diego |
| Period | 1997–present |
| Genre | non-fiction, historical |
| Notable works | They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan Disturbed In Their Nests |
| Spouse | Paul E. Bernstein, MD |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
| theypouredfirebooks | |
Judith A. Bernstein[1] is an American author. She is known for co-authoring the book, They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan,[2] 2005, with Sudanese brothers Alephonsion Deng and Benson Deng, and their cousin Benjamin Ajak. She co-authored a follow-up book titled, Disturbed in Their Nests,[3] 2018 that continues the narrative from the first book with Alephonsion Deng.
Awards
[edit]The two titles Bernstein has co-written have been the recipient of numerous awards.
They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan:
- Christopher Award Winner for Adult Books[4]
- The Washington Post Top 100 Books of 2005[5]
- American Library Association "Many Voices" Honoree[6]
- Los Angeles Times Bestseller July 2005.[7]
- American Booksellers Association Book Sense Selection May 2005.[8]
- National Conflict Resolution Center Peacemakers Award [9]
- Book Sense Summer 2006 Paperback Selection[10]
- American Library Association List - Becoming an American
- San Diego Union Tribune Warwick's Top Seller September 2015 (10th Anniversary Edition)[12]
- 2018 Nautilus Gold Award winner, in the category of Multicultural and Indigenous Books[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fifteen Years Later: Award-winning Author Judy A. Bernstein". Medium. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan". Public Affairs, Hachette Book Group. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Disturbed In Their Nests". Blackstone Publishing. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Christopher Awards Past Winners". The Christopher Awards. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "The best books of 2005, brought to you by our extraordinarily diverse band of reviewers". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "American Library Association "Many Voices" Honoree" (PDF). American Library Association. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Exodus of the Lost Boys of Sudan". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "The June 2005 Book Sense Picks and Notables Preview". American Booksellers Association. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ ""Days of Dialogue/Peacemaker Awards" Set for March 20-24, 2006". Business Wire. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Summer 2006 Book Sense Paperback Picks". American Booksellers Association. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan". Booklist Online: Book Reviews from the American Library Association. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "ALEPHONSION AND BENSON DENG WITH JUDY BERNSTEIN - "THEY POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY". Warwicks Books. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "2018 NAUTILUS GRAND & GOLD WINNERS". Nautilus Book Awards. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
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