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2014
Earth Afire & Earth Awakens (by OSC & Aaron Johnston)
awards:
• Geffen Awards 2017 — sf book — winner

2010
Pathfinder • novel • Simon Pulse
awards:
• Locus Awards 2011 — young adult book — 7th place
• Seiun Awards 2015 — translated novel — nomination
“Wise Men”
anthologies:
• Season of Wonder, ed. Paula Guran, Prime Books 2012

2009
Hidden Empire • novel • Tor
awards:
• Prometheus Awards 2010 — novel — nomination

2008
Ender • series, 2008
citations:
• 1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
“Geriatric Ward ” • Keeper of Dreams
anthologies:
• Brave New Worlds, ed. John Joseph Adams, Night Shade Books 2011

2007
“Stonefather ” • Wizards
anthologies:
• Wizards, ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois, Berkley 2007
“Jamaica ” • Wizards, Inc.
anthologies:
• The Way of the Wizard, ed. John Joseph Adams, Prime Books 2010

2006
Empire • novel • Tor
awards:
• Prometheus Awards 2007 — novel — nomination
“Space Boy ” • Escape from Earth: New Adventures in Space
anthologies:
• Escape from Earth: New Adventures in Space, ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois, SFBC 2006

2005
Shadow of the Giant • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 2006 — sf novel — 6th place
• Geffen Awards 2006 — sf book — nomination
• Quill Award 2005 — sf/fantasy/horror — nomination
• Southeastern SF Achievement Awards 2006 — novel — nomination
“Mazer in Prison” • Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show (online) Oct 2005
anthologies:
• Federations, ed. John Joseph Adams, Prime Books 2009

2004
Southeastern SF Achievement Awards 2005 — lifetime achievement — nomination

2003
The Crystal City • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 2004 — fantasy novel — 11th place
“The Yazoo Queen” • Legends II
anthologies:
• Legends II, ed. Robert Silverberg, Voyager 2003
“In the Dragon's House” • The Dragon Quintet
anthologies:
• The Dragon Quintet, ed. Marvin Kaye, SFBC 2003
As Judge — James White Award 2003
As Judge — Writers and Illustrators of the Future 2003

2002
Shadow Puppets • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 2003 — sf novel — 7th place
“Angles ”
anthologies:
• Other Worlds Than These, ed. John Joseph Adams, Night Shade Books 2012
• Science Fiction: The Best of 2002, ed. Robert Silverberg & Karen Haber, ibooks 2003
As Judge — James White Award 2002
As Judge — Writers and Illustrators of the Future 2002

2001
Shadow of the Hegemon • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 2002 — sf novel — 2nd place
• Southeastern SF Achievement Awards 2002 — novel — nomination
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century • anthology • Ace
awards:
• Locus Awards 2002 — anthology — 9th place
citations:
• 2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron

2000
“The Elephants of Poznan ” • short fiction • Galaxy Online Jan 2000
awards:
• Locus Awards 2001 — novelette — 5th place
anthologies:
• Wastelands 2: More Stories of the Apocalypse, ed. John Joseph Adams, Titan US 2015

1999
The Chronicles of Alvin Maker [series] • novel
awards:
• Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2000 — Translated Novel — winner
Ender's Shadow • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 2000 — sf novel — 5th place
• Geffen Awards 2001 — sf book — winner
• Seiun Awards 2001 — foreign novel — nomination
• SF Site Readers Poll 2000 — sf/fantasy book — 5th place
citations:
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
Enchantment • novel • Ballantine Del Rey
awards:
• Locus Awards 2000 — fantasy novel — 7th place
“Vessel ” • short fiction • F&SF Dec 1999
awards:
• Locus Awards 2000 — novelette — 10th place
“Investment Counselor” • Far Horizons
anthologies:
• Far Horizons, ed. Robert Silverberg, Avon Eos 1999

1998
Homebody • novel • HarperCollins
awards:
• Locus Awards 1999 — dark fantasy/horror novel — 6th place
Heartfire • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1999 — fantasy novel — 4th place
“Grinning Man” • Legends
anthologies:
• Legends, ed. Robert Silverberg, Tor 1998

1997
Black Mist and Other Japanese Futures (OSC & Keith Ferrell, eds.) • anthology • DAW
awards:
• Locus Awards 1998 — anthology — 15th place

1996
Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus • novel • Tor
awards:
• Geffen Awards 1999 — sf book — winner
• Sidewise Awards 1997 — long form — nomination
citations:
• 2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
• 2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
• 2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
• 2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
Children of the Mind • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1997 — sf novel — 15th place
• Seiun Awards 2002 — translated novel — nomination
citations:
• 2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas

1995
Homecoming • series, 1995
citations:
• 1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
Alvin Journeyman • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1996 — fantasy novel — winner

1994
Lovelock (by OSC & Kathryn H. Kidd) • novel • Tor
awards:
• Prometheus Awards 1995 — novel — nomination
As Judge — Writers and Illustrators of the Future 1994

1993
The Call Of Earth • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1994 — sf novel — 7th place

1992
The Memory Of Earth • novel • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1993 — sf novel — 9th place
• Prometheus Awards 1993 — novel — nomination
Lost Boys • novel • HarperCollins
awards:
• Locus Awards 1993 — horror/dark fantasy novel — 2nd place

1991
Xenocide • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1992 — novel — nomination
• Locus Awards 1992 — sf novel — 2nd place
citations:
• 2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
• 2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
• 1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
Future On Fire • anthology • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1992 — anthology — 12th place
“Feed the Baby of Love ” • The Bradbury Chronicles
anthologies:
• The Bradbury Chronicles: Stories in Honor of Ray Bradbury, ed. William F. Nolan & Martin H. Greenberg, Roc 1991
Skylark Award 1992 — winner
As Judge — World Fantasy Awards 1991

1990
Maps In A Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card • collection • Tor
awards:
• Locus Awards 1991 — collection — winner
citations:
• 2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
• 1998: Best All-Time Collection, Locus Online
• 1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
How To Write Science Fiction And Fantasy • nonfiction • Writer's Digest
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1991 — nonfiction book — winner
• Locus Awards 1991 — nonfiction — 2nd place

1989
The Folk of the Fringe • collection • Phantasia
awards:
• Locus Awards 1990 — collection — 4th place
citations:
• 2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
• 1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
Prentice Alvin • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1990 — novel — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1990 — novel — nomination
• Locus Awards 1990 — fantasy novel — winner
• Mythopoeic Awards 1990 — fantasy — nomination
“The Originist ” • short fiction • Foundation's Friends
awards:
• Locus Awards 1990 — novella — 8th place
anthologies:
• Foundation's Friends: Stories in Honor of Isaac Asimov, ed. Martin H. Greenberg, Tor 1989
“Pageant Wagon” • short fiction • Asimov's Aug 1989; The Folk of the Fringe
awards:
• Locus Awards 1990 — novella — 5th place
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1990 — novella — 2nd place
“Lost Boys ” • short fiction • F&SF Oct 1989
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1990 — short story — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1990 — short story — nomination
• Locus Awards 1990 — short story — winner
• Science Fiction Chronicle Readers Poll 1990 — short story — 3rd place
anthologies:
• A Century of Fantasy 1980-1989, ed. Robert Silverberg & Martin H. Greenberg, MJF Books 1996
“Dogwalker ” • short fiction • Asimov's Nov 1989
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1990 — novelette — nomination
• Locus Awards 1990 — novelette — winner
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1990 — novelette — 4th place
anthologies:
• Sense of Wonder: A Century of Science Fiction, ed. Leigh Ronald Grossman, Wildside 2011
• The 1990 Annual World’s Best SF, ed. Donald A. Wollheim & Arthur W. Saha, DAW 1990

1988
Red Prophet • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1989 — novel — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1989 — novel — nomination
• Locus Awards 1989 — fantasy novel — winner
• Mythopoeic Awards 1989 — fantasy — nomination
“Dowser” • short fiction • Asimov's Dec 1988
awards:
• Locus Awards 1989 — novelette — 2nd place
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1989 — novelette — winner
Interzone Readers Poll 1989 — all-time best sf author — 41st place (tie)

1987
Wyrms • novel • Arbor House, 1987
citations:
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
The Tales of Alvin Maker [series] • series, 1987
citations:
• 1998: Best All-Time Fantasy Novel, Locus Magazine
• 1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
• 1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
Seventh Son • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1988 — novel — nomination
• World Fantasy Awards 1988 — novel — nomination
• Locus Awards 1988 — fantasy novel — winner
• Ditmar Awards 1989 — international fiction — winner
• Mythopoeic Awards 1988 — fantasy — winner
citations:
• 2012: The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
• 1999: Fantasy and Horror, Neil Barron
Cardography • collection • Hypatia Press
awards:
• Locus Awards 1988 — collection — 7th place
“Runaway” • short fiction • Asimov's Jun 1987
awards:
• Locus Awards 1988 — novelette — 12th place
“Eye for Eye ” • short fiction • Asimov's Mar 1987
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1988 — novella — winner
• Locus Awards 1988 — novella — 3rd place
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1988 — novella — 2nd place
• Seiun Awards 1989 — foreign short fiction — winner
anthologies:
• The New Hugo Winners Volume II, ed. Isaac Asimov & Martin H. Greenberg, Baen 1992
• Tor Doubles, ed. Anonymous, Tor 1991
“Carthage City ” • short fiction • Asimov's Sep 1987
awards:
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1988 — novella — 5th place
“America” • short fiction • Asimov's Jan 1987
awards:
• Locus Awards 1988 — novelette — 6th place
anthologies:
• The Norton Book of Science Fiction, ed. Ursula K. Le Guin & Brian Attebery, Norton 1993
• The 1988 Annual World’s Best SF, ed. Donald A. Wollheim, DAW 1988
• The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Fifth Annual Collection, ed. Gardner R. Dozois, St. Martin’s 1988
Phoenix Award 1987 — winner

1986
Speaker for the Dead • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1987 — novel — winner
• Nebula Awards 1987 — novel — winner
• John W. Campbell Memorial Award 1987 — third place
• Locus Awards 1987 — sf novel — winner
• Kurd Lasswitz Preis 1989 — foreign novel — winner
• Science Fiction Chronicle Readers Poll 1987 — novel — winner
citations:
• 2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
• 2012: 20th Century SF Novel, Locus Online
• 2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
• 2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
• 2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
• 1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
• 1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
• 1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
• 1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
“Salvage” • short fiction • Asimov's Feb 1986
awards:
• Locus Awards 1987 — novelette — 10th place
anthologies:
• Wastelands, ed. John Joseph Adams, Night Shade Books 2007
• Nebula Awards 22, ed. George Zebrowski, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1988
“Hatrack River” • short fiction • Asimov's Aug 1986
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1987 — novelette — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1987 — novelette — nomination
• World Fantasy Awards 1987 — novella — winner
• Locus Awards 1987 — novelette — 2nd place
• Asimov's Reader Poll 1987 — novelette — 3rd place
• Science Fiction Chronicle Readers Poll 1987 — novelette — 2nd place (tie)
anthologies:
• The American Fantasy Tradition, ed. Brian M. Thomsen & Martin H. Greenberg, Tor 2002
• Terry Carr’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #16, ed. Terry Carr, Tor 1987
• The Year’s Best Science Fiction, Fourth Annual Collection, ed. Gardner R. Dozois, St. Martin’s 1987

1985
Ender's Game • novel • Tor
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1986 — novel — winner
• Nebula Awards 1986 — novel — winner
• Locus Awards 1986 — sf novel — 2nd place
• Science Fiction Chronicle Readers Poll 1986 — novel — winner
citations:
• 2021: 50 essential science fiction books, AbeBooks
• 2018: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List, James Mustich
• 2015: 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime, Amazon Editors
• 2012: Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels 1985 - 2010, Damien Broderick & Paul Di Filippo
• 2012: 20th Century SF Novel, Locus Online
• 2011: Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books, NPR
• 2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
• 2007: The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Ultimate Reading List, Shelley Mosley & et al.
• 2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
• 2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
• 2005: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders, Gary Westfahl
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
• 2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
• 2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
• 2003: Top 50 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books, Science Fiction Book Club
• 2003: The 100 science fiction books you just have to read!, Keith Olexa
• 2000: 25 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of the Century, Amazon.com
• 2000: Amazon Best of Millennium Poll, Amazon.com
• 1998: Best All-Time SF Novel, Locus Magazine
• 1998: 100 Best Novels - the reader's list, Modern Library
• 1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
• 1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
• 1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
• 1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
“The Fringe” • short fiction • F&SF Oct 1985
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1986 — novelette — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1986 — novelette — nomination
• Locus Awards 1986 — novelette — 2nd place
anthologies:
• Future on Ice, ed. Orson Scott Card, Tor 1998
• Nebula Awards 21, ed. George Zebrowski, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1987
• The Year’s Best Science Fiction, Third Annual Collection, ed. Gardner R. Dozois, Bluejay 1986

1983
The Worthing Chronicle • novel • Ace, 1983
citations:
• 1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
Hart's Hope • novel • Berkley
awards:
• Locus Awards 1984 — fantasy novel — 12th place

1982
“The Changed Man and the King of Words ” • Omni Dec 1982
anthologies:
• The Fifth Omni Book of Science Fiction, ed. Ellen Datlow, Zebra 1987
“Clap Hands and Sing ” • The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 3
anthologies:
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 3, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Society 1982

1981
Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories • collection • Dial
awards:
• Locus Awards 1982 — single author collection — 7th place
Dragons of Darkness • anthology • Ace
awards:
• Locus Awards 1982 — anthology — 8th place
“A Sepulcher of Songs ” • Omni Jun 1981
anthologies:
• The Second Omni Book of Science Fiction, ed. Ellen Datlow, Zebra 1984
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 6, ed. Don Myrus, Omni Publications 1983

1980
Songmaster • novel • Dial
awards:
• Locus Awards 1981 — sf novel — 17th place
citations:
• 2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
• 1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
• 1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
Dragons of Light • anthology • Ace
awards:
• World Fantasy Awards 1981 — anthology/collection — nomination
• Locus Awards 1981 — anthology — 17th place
• Balrog Awards 1981 — collection/anthology — nomination
“The Princess and the Bear ” • The Berkley Showcase Vol. 1
anthologies:
• The Year’s Best Fantasy Stories: 7, ed. Arthur W. Saha, DAW 1981
• The Berkley Showcase Vol. 1, ed. Victoria Schochet & John W. Silbersack, Berkley 1980
“St. Amy's Tale” • Omni Dec 1980
anthologies:
• The First Omni Book of Science Fiction, ed. Ellen Datlow, Zebra 1984
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 4, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Publications 1982
“Saint Amy's Tale” • short fiction • Omni Dec 1980
awards:
• Locus Awards 1981 — short story — 7th place
“Holy ” • New Dimensions 10
anthologies:
• New Dimensions 10, ed. Robert Silverberg, Harper & Row 1980
“Fat Farm ” • Omni Jan 1980
anthologies:
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 4, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Publications 1982

1979
A Planet Called Treason • novel • St. Martin's
awards:
• Locus Awards 1980 — sf novel — 20th place
“Unaccompanied Sonata ” • short fiction • Omni Mar 1979
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1980 — short story — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1980 — short story — nomination
• Locus Awards 1980 — short story — 6th place
anthologies:
• The Fourth Omni Book of Science Fiction, ed. Ellen Datlow, Zebra 1985
• Nebula Winners 15, ed. Frank Herbert, Harper & Row 1981
• The 1980 Annual World’s Best SF, ed. Donald A. Wollheim & Arthur W. Saha, DAW 1980
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Society 1980
“Songhouse” • short fiction • Analog Sep 1979
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1980 — novella — nomination
• Locus Awards 1980 — novella — 2nd place
• Analog Readers Poll 1980 — novelette — winner
anthologies:
• The Best Science Fiction Novellas of the Year #2, ed. Terry Carr, Ballantine 1980
“Sandmagic ” • Swords Against Darkness
anthologies:
• Epic: Legends of Fantasy, ed. John Joseph Adams, Tachyon Publications 2012
• The Mammoth Book of Extreme Fantasy, ed. Mike Ashley, Running Press 2008
• The Year’s Best Fantasy Stories #6, ed. Lin Carter, DAW 1980
“Quietus ” • short fiction • Omni Aug 1979
awards:
• Locus Awards 1980 — short story — 3rd place
anthologies:
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 4, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Publications 1982
“Eumenides in the Fourth Floor Lavatory ” • Chrysalis 4
anthologies:
• Fantasy Annual III, ed. Terry Carr, Pocket 1981
“Deep Breathing Exercises ” • Omni Jul 1979
anthologies:
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 4, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Publications 1982
“Breaking the Game” • short fiction • Analog Jan 1979
awards:
• Analog Readers Poll 1980 — short story — 2nd place

1978
“Mikal's Songbird” • short fiction • Analog May 1978
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1979 — novelette — nomination
• Nebula Awards 1979 — novelette — nomination
• Locus Awards 1979 — novelette — 3rd place
• Analog Readers Poll 1979 — novelette — 2nd place
“Lifeloop” • short fiction • Analog Oct 1978
awards:
• Analog Readers Poll 1979 — short story — winner
“A Thousand Deaths” • short fiction • Omni Dec 1978
awards:
• Locus Awards 1979 — short story — 8th place
anthologies:
• The Best of Omni Science Fiction, No. 2, ed. Ben Bova & Don Myrus, Omni Society 1981

1977
“Ender's Game” • short fiction • Analog Aug 1977
awards:
• Hugo Awards 1978 — novelette — nomination
• Locus Awards 1978 — short fiction — 9th place
• Ignotus Awards 1994 — foreign short story — winner
anthologies:
• Future Games, ed. Paula Guran, Prime Books 2013
• The Prentice Hall Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy, ed. Garyn G. Roberts, Prentice-Hall 2001
• The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century, ed. Harry Turtledove & Martin H. Greenberg, Ballantine Del Rey 2001
• Visions of Wonder, ed. David G. Hartwell & Milton T. Wolf, Tor 1996
• Space-Fighters, ed. Joe Haldeman, Charles G. Waugh & Martin H. Greenberg, Ace 1988
• There Will Be War, ed. Jerry Pournelle, Tor 1983
• Analog Anthology #2, ed. Stanley Schmidt, Davis 1982
• The Future At War Vol. 2, ed. Reginald Bretnor, Ace 1980
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer 1978 — winner



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