Barbara O'Connor

AmericanLiterary FictionContemporary FictionMiddle GradeChildren's Bookb. 1950

Barbara O'Connor is an American author of children's books, known for her middle-grade novels that draw heavily on her Southern roots and personal memories. Her books often feature strong Southern settings and quirky characters. She has received numerous awards and her books have been nominated for children's choice awards in many states. O'Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, and currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Awards

['Parents Choice Gold Award', 'Parents Choice Silver Award', 'American Library Association Notable Books', 'IRA Notable Books for a Global Society', 'School Library Journal Best Books', 'Kirkus Best Books', 'Bank Street College Best Books', 'American Booksellers Association Best Books', "North Carolina Children's Book Award"]

Notable Works

['Wish', 'How to Steal a Dog', 'Wonderland', 'Halfway to Harmony', 'The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester', 'The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis', 'Greetings from Nowhere', 'Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia', 'Moonpie and Ivy', 'Me and Rupert Goody', 'Taking Care of Moses', 'Beethoven in Paradise', 'Dream']