Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 32 (1953) Winner
Ann Nolan Clark
アン・ノーラン・クラーク
Ann Nolan Clark
Aliases:
Anna Marie Nolan
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1896-12-05 （Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.）
- Died
- 1995-12-13 （Arizona, U.S.） age 99
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1920-1979
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Normal School (now New Mexico Highlands University) | — | — | — | — | United States |
New Mexico Normal School (now New Mexico Highlands University)
Year of Graduation:
1918
Country:
United States
Graduated at age 21
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Newbery Medal | Secret of the Andes | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1942 | Caldecott Honor | In My Mother's House | — | American Library Association | 受賞（オナーメンション） |
| 1963 | Regina Medal | — | — | Catholic Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1962 | Bureau of Indian Affairs Distinguished Service Award | — | — | Bureau of Indian Affairs | 受賞 |
Newbery Medal
1953
Work:
Secret of the Andes
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Caldecott Honor
1942
Work:
In My Mother's House
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞（オナーメンション）
Regina Medal
1963
Organization:
Catholic Library Association
Result:
受賞
Bureau of Indian Affairs Distinguished Service Award
1962
Organization:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Secret of the Andes
1952 Children's novelA children's novel set in the Andes that portrays local culture through the eyes of young characters. Winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal.
cultural exchangecoming of agetradition vs. change
In My Mother's House
1941 Children's picture bookA book incorporating the voices and life of Tesuque Pueblo children, illustrated by Pueblo artist Velino Herrera; named a Caldecott Honor book in 1942.
indigenous lifefamilyeveryday culture
Magic Money
1950 Children's literatureOne of her children's books reflecting experiences from travels in Latin America; draws on local customs and tales.
customsfolktalecultural understanding
Journey to the People
1969 Nonfiction / MemoirA nonfiction account of her teaching experiences and travels in Latin America, documenting educational work and field observations.
educationtravelogueethnoculture
Bibliography
- A Courier in New Mexico (1936)
- Who Wants To Be A Prairie Dog? (1940)
- Little Boy With Three Names, Stories of Taos Pueblo (1940)
- Pine Ridge Porcupine (1940)
- Little Herder in Spring (1940)
- In My Mother's House (1941)
- Buffalo Caller (1942)
- The Slim Butte Raccoon (1942)
- Little Navajo Bluebird (1943)
- Bringer of the Mystery Dog (1943)
- Sun Journey (1945)
- Magic Money (1950)
- Looking For Something (1952)
- Secret of the Andes (1952)
- Singing Sioux Cowboy Reader (1954)
- Blue Canyon Horse (1954)
- Santiago (1955)
- Third Monkey (1956)
- A Santo For Pasqualita (1959)
- World Song (1960)
- Paco's Miracle (1962)
- The Desert People (1962)
- Tia Maria's Garden (1963)
- Medicine Man's Daughter (1963)
- Father Kino, Priest To The Pimas (1963)
- This For That (1965)
- Bear Cub (1965)
- Brother André of Montreal (1967)
- Arizona For Young People (1968)
- Journey To The People (1969)
- Circle of Seasons (1970)
- Hoofprint on the Wind (1972)
- Year Walk (1975)
- All This Wild Land (1976)
- To Stand Against The Wind (1978)
- In The Land Of Small Dragon (1979)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- child-centered narrativeincorporation of local oral expressionseducational and ethnographic approach
- Recurring Motifs
- children's perspectiveseasons and naturetraditional rituals and daily life
Legacy
Ann Nolan Clark is known for children's literature rooted in her teaching experiences with Tesuque and in Latin America; she received the 1953 Newbery Medal and a 1942 Caldecott Honor among other recognitions. Her portrayals of Native American culture from children's perspectives left a lasting contribution to children's literature and education.
Museums
- Fray Angélico Chávez History Library (Ann Nolan Clark Manuscripts) Santa Fe, New Mexico
- University of Southern Mississippi Special Collections (de Grummond Children's Literature Collection) Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- University of Arizona Libraries Special Collections Tucson, Arizona
Archives
- Ann Nolan Clark Manuscripts AC 043 (Fray Angélico Chávez History Library)
- Ann Nolan Clark papers, 1962-1979 MS 309 (University of Arizona Libraries)
- Ann Nolan Clark Papers (University of Southern Mississippi, de Grummond Collection)
In Popular Culture
- Frequently included in children's literature textbooks and anthologies as a Newbery-winning author.
Trivia
- Born Anna Marie Nolan.
- Wrote 31 books based on her teaching experiences at Tesuque Pueblo and travels.
- Her only son, Thomas Patrick Jr., died as a pilot in World War II.
- The Nolan family home in Las Vegas, New Mexico is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.