Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Margarita Engle is the full name of this celebrated American poet, novelist, and journalist.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 28, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. No death date listed as she is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American poet, novelist, and journalist.
Early Life and Background
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Margarita Engle grew up in a family of artists, surrounded by music, dance, and visual arts. Her early life was marked by frequent moves between Los Angeles and New York City as her father's career evolved. This multicultural upbringing would later inspire her writing. Engle's love for words began at an early age, with her first stories published in elementary school magazines.
Major Accomplishments
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Pulitzer Prize Winner: Margarita Engle won the 2013 Young Adult Literature Pulitzer Prize for _The Surrender Tree_.
National Book Award Finalist: She has been a finalist for the National Book Award twice, once for _Hollywood High_ and again for _Enchanted Air_.
Notable Works or Actions
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The Surrender Tree (2008): A young adult novel-in-verse that tells the story of Cuba's war for independence through the eyes of a young girl.
Enchanted Air: The Memoir of a Cuban-American Poet (2011): A memoir and poetry collection that explores her childhood in both Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba.
* Willow Run (2007): A novel set during World War II in the United States.
Impact and Legacy
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Margarita Engle's work has been widely praised for its unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative. Her writing often explores themes of identity, social justice, and the complexities of international relationships. Engle's Pulitzer Prize win marked a significant milestone in her career, solidifying her position as one of the leading voices in young adult literature.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Margarita Engle is widely quoted and remembered for her powerful and poignant writing style, which has captivated readers worldwide. Her ability to weave historical events into compelling narratives has made her a beloved figure in literary circles. As a Cuban-American poet, novelist, and journalist, Engle's work serves as a testament to the importance of cultural exchange and understanding.
Quotes by Margarita Engle
If only the peace I feel right nowcould be stored up and released laterwhen cruelty surrounds mein the darkduring nightmares.
Seventh grade. Eleven years old. A bookworm-misfit with long black braids, childish white socks, pointy pink glasses, and no courage for flirting. It’s doesn’t take long to learn that I’m ridiculous.
It’s a sight I plan to remember, this spontaneous unity when faced with disaster.
I don’t understand the whole thrilling verse, but I love the way poetry turns ordinary words into winged things that rise up and soar!
Is there any way that two people from faraway places can ever really understand each other’s daydrems?
Opinions. Ideas. Possibilities. So many! How can I choose? Between bursts of lightning-swift energy, I enjoy peaceful moments when the whole world seems to be a flowing river of verse and all I have to do is learn how to swim.
In Latin America in general, and Cuba in particular, poets have been the inspiration behind struggles for independence, struggles for freedom of all sorts.