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Ursula Vernon

Ursula Vernon (born May 28, 1977) is an American writer, artist, and illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work in various mediums, including Hugo Awards for her graphic novel Digger, fantasy novel Nettle & Bone, and fantasy novella Thornhedge; the Nebula Award for her short story "Jackalope Wives"; and Mythopoeic Awards for adult and children's literature. Vernon's books for children include Hamster Princess and Dragonbreath.

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Ursula Vernon

Ursula Vernon, winner of the Best Novelette Hugo at the Hugo Award Ceremony 2017, Worldcon in Helsinki.

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Birth Name
Ursula Vernon
Born
28 May 1977
Birthplace
Japan
Awards
Ursa Major Award, Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Mythopoeic Award, WSFA Small Press Award, Locus Award
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
writer, children's writer, novelist, visual artist, illustrator and cartoonist.
Known for
Digger.

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Ursula Vernon (born May 28, 1977) is an American writer, artist, and illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work in various mediums, including Hugo Awards for her graphic novel Digger, fantasy novel Nettle & Bone, and fantasy novella Thornhedge; the Nebula Award for her short story "Jackalope Wives"; and Mythopoeic Awards for adult and children's literature. Vernon's books for children include Hamster Princess and Dragonbreath.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Bibliography and scholarly literature
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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