Cynthia Voigt is an American author of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse. Awards: Angus and Sadie: the Sequoyah Book Award (given by readers in Oklahoma), 2008The Katahdin Award, for lifetime achievement, 2003The Anne V. Zarrow Award, for lifetime achievement, 2003The Margaret Edwards Award, for a body of work, 1995Jackaroo: Rattenfanger-Literatur Preis (ratcatcher prize, awarded by the town of Hamlin in Germany), 1990Izzy, Willy-Nilly: the Young Reader Award (California), 1990The Runner: Deutscher Jungenliteraturpreis (German young people's literature prize), 1988Zilverengriffel (Silver Pen, a Dutch prize), 1988Come a Stranger: the Judy Lopez Medal (given by readers in California), 1987A Solitary Blue: a Newbery Honor Book, 1984The Callender Papers: The Edgar (given by the Mystery Writers of America), 1984Dicey's Song: the Newbery Medal, 1983
