Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 26 (1947) Winner
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
キャロリン・シャーウィン・ベイリー
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1875-10-25 （Hoosick Falls, New York, United States）
- Died
- 1961-12-23 （Concord, Massachusetts, United States） age 86
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Children's author, Editor
- Active Years
- 1900-1947
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansingburgh Academy | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Teachers College, Columbia University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Montessori School in Rome | — | — | — | — | Italy |
| New York School of Social Work | — | — | — | — | United States |
Lansingburgh Academy
Country:
United States
Teachers College, Columbia University
Country:
United States
Attended / studied (details unknown)
Montessori School in Rome
Country:
Italy
Recorded training in Montessori education
New York School of Social Work
Country:
United States
Education in social work recorded
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Newbery Medal | Miss Hickory | — | Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association) | 受賞 |
Newbery Medal
1947
Work:
Miss Hickory
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Miss Hickory
1946 Children's literatureA 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 Children's historical storiesA 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 Children's literature / Patriotic storiesA collection introducing aspects of American history and symbols to children, containing patriotic themes.
PatriotismHistorical education
Hero Stories
1919 Children's stories / Heroic talesA 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 Children's culture / FolkloreA 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 Children's picture bookA heartwarming story of a little rabbit who wishes for red wings, containing moral lessons.
DesireSelf-acceptanceFriendship
Children of the Handcrafts
1935 Children's culture / HandicraftsIntroduces children's creativity and domestic culture through handicrafts and folk art.
HandicraftsEducationCreativity
Bibliography
- 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
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Didactic, conversational narrationTraditional and accessible proseDescriptive passages incorporating folklore and handicraft observation
- Recurring Motifs
- Home and communityHandcrafts and folk artAmerican history and traditionNature and seasons
Legacy
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.
Archives
- Library of Congress (authority / bibliographic records)
Trivia
- 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.