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Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

キャロリン・シャーウィン・ベイリー

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
1875-10-25 (Hoosick Falls, New York, United States)
死没
1961-12-23 (Concord, Massachusetts, United States) 86歳
国籍
American
言語
English

経歴

職業
Writer, Children's author, Editor
活動期間
1900年〜1947年

学歴

Lansingburgh Academy
国: United States
Teachers College, Columbia University
国: United States
Attended / studied (details unknown)
Montessori School in Rome
国: Italy
Recorded training in Montessori education
New York School of Social Work
国: United States
Education in social work recorded

受賞歴

Newbery Medal
1947
対象作品: Miss Hickory
主催: Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association)
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Miss Hickory

1946年 Children's literature

A children's story centered on Miss Hickory, a doll made of a forked twig and a hickory nut, who faces winter and learns about community, resilience, and kindness. Winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal.

NatureCommunityGrowthSeasonal (winter)

Boys and Girls of Colonial Days

1917年 Children's historical stories

A collection of short stories and episodes for children set in colonial America, with an emphasis on historical education.

American historyEducationEveryday life

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

1919年 Children's literature / Patriotic stories

A collection introducing aspects of American history and symbols to children, containing patriotic themes.

PatriotismHistorical education

Hero Stories

1919年 Children's stories / Heroic tales

A collection of heroic tales and stories about exemplary figures for young readers.

HeroismMoral exemplarism

Tops and Whistles (Stories of Early American Toys and Children)

1937年 Children's culture / Folklore

A work about early American children's play and toys, reflecting interest in handicrafts and traditional culture.

HandcraftsTraditional cultureChildren's play

The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

1945年 Children's picture book

A heartwarming story of a little rabbit who wishes for red wings, containing moral lessons.

DesireSelf-acceptanceFriendship

Children of the Handcrafts

1935年 Children's culture / Handicrafts

Introduces children's creativity and domestic culture through handicrafts and folk art.

HandicraftsEducationCreativity

全著作

  • For the Children's Hour
  • Stories for Every Holiday
  • Boys and Girls of Colonial Days
  • Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
  • Hero Stories
  • Children of the Handcrafts
  • Tops and Whistles
  • Homespun Playdays
  • Pioneer Art in America
  • The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings
  • Miss Hickory

作風・主題

文体
Didactic, conversational narrationTraditional and accessible proseDescriptive passages incorporating folklore and handicraft observation
頻出モチーフ
Home and communityHandcrafts and folk artAmerican history and traditionNature and seasons

評価・遺産

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey is known for her works on children's literature and education; she won the 1947 Newbery Medal for Miss Hickory. Her books about children's play, handcrafts, and American tradition have been valued for their educational qualities and continue to be recognized in libraries and educational contexts.

資料所蔵先

  • Library of Congress (authority / bibliographic records)

豆知識

  • Records indicate she married Eben C. Hill in 1936.
  • Worked as an editor for publications such as Delineator and American Childhood.
  • Many of her works are in the public domain and available via Project Gutenberg and LibriVox.