Wojciechowska, Maia, 1927-2002

Polish-born, American author of children's and young adult fiction.

From the description of A kingdom in a horse : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62491252

From the description of How God got Christian into trouble : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62449098

From the description of "Don't play dead before you have to" : a novel : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439545

From the description of The Hollywood kid : a novel : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448979

From the description of Through the broken mirror with Alice : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439749

From the description of The rotten years : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448980

From the description of Hey, what's wrong with this one? : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62491138

From the description of A single light : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439747

From the description of Tuned out : a novel : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686876

From the description of The people in his life : a novel : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686979

From the description of Shadow of a bull : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403515

From the description of The life and death of a brave bull : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403403

From the description of Till the break of day : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62491255

Polish children's author, born in Warsaw, Poland in 1927. Emigrated to the United States in 1942. This award-winning author is well-known for her activism and strong beliefs.

From the description of Papers, 1938-1990, (bulk: 1980-1990). (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 27204217

Polish-born, American author of children's and young adult fiction; Newbery Award winner, 1965.

From the description of Papers, 1927-1986 (bulk 1964-1984). (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686980

Maia Wojciechowska was born August 7, 1927 in Warsaw, Poland. She and her family left Poland during World War II, emigrating to the United States in 1942. She attended Immaculate Heart College in California from 1945-1946. Maia Wojciechowska worked as a translator for Radio Free Europe and later held a variety of jobs at various organizations. She published her first work for children, Market Day for Ti Andre, in 1952. In 1964, Maia Wojciechowska published Shadow of a Bull, a sensitively written story of a young boy in Spain who is torn by his desire to become a doctor and not a bullfighter like his father. The book was praised by critics for its style and characterizations and received the 1965 Newbery Award. Throughout her career, Maia Wojciechowska has written a number of books for juveniles, many dealing with the anxieties, suffering, and dangers of adolescence. Her books are noted for their empathy and sympathy for the characters, and Maia Wojciechowska's emphasis on the importance of values, especially courage and love. Her work also reflects her strong Catholic faith and is particularly evident in A Single Light and How God Got Christian into Trouble . Maia Wojciechowska has also written for adults, and has published many articles and reviews dealing with a variety of social, religious, and literary topics.

From the guide to the Maia Wojciechowska Papers, 1927-1986, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])