Editing Susan Cooper (section)

==Awards==

For her lifetime contribution as a children's writer, Cooper was U.S. nominee in 2002 for the biennial, international [[Hans Christian Andersen Award]], the highest international recognition available to creators of children's books.<ref name=andersen/><ref name=ibby-nominee/>

The [[American Library Association]]'s [[Margaret A. Edwards Award]] recognises one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature". Cooper won the award in 2012 citing the five Dark Is Rising novels, published 1965 to 1977. The citation observed, "In one of the most influential epic high fantasies in literature, Cooper evokes Celtic and Arthurian mythology and masterly world-building in a high-stakes battle between good and evil, embodied in the coming of age journey of Will Stanton."<ref name=edwards/>

In 2024, the [[Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association]] named her the 40th [[Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award|Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master]] in recognition of her significant contributions to the literature of science fiction and fantasy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KathrynBaker |date=2024-02-07 |title=SFWA Names Susan Cooper as the 40th Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master |url=https://www.sfwa.org/2024/02/07/sfwa-names-susan-cooper-as-the-40th-damon-knight-memorial-grand-master/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=SFWA}}</ref>

She has also been recognised for single books:
*1974, Newbery Honor (runner-up for the Medal), ''The Dark Is Rising'' (1973 novel)<ref name=newbery/>
*1976, [[Newbery Medal]], ''The Grey King''<ref name=newbery/>
*1976, [[Tir na n-Og Award]], ''The Grey King''<ref name=tirnanog/>
*1978, Tir na n-Og Award, ''Silver on the Tree''<ref name=tirnanog/>
*1989, [[B'nai B'rith]] [[Janusz Korczak]] Literary Prize, ''Seaward''<ref name=cooper/>
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