Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 27 (1948) Honor
Carolyn E. Treffinger
キャロリン・E・トレフィンガー
Carolyn Treffinger
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1891-10-24 （Seville, Ohio, United States）
- Died
- 1991-01-08 （Blue Hill, Nebraska, United States） age 99
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Wadsworth, Ohio (lived with family) → Blue Hill, Nebraska (late-life residence; place of death)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's author, Teacher, School principal
- Active Years
- 1930-1991
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Wittenberg University
Country:
United States
Reported to have graduated from Wittenberg University
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Newbery Honor | Li Lun, Lad of Courage | — | American Library Association | Honor |
| 1959 | Lewis Carroll Shelf Award | Li Lun, Lad of Courage | — | — | Winner |
Newbery Honor
1948
Work:
Li Lun, Lad of Courage
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Honor
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
1959
Work:
Li Lun, Lad of Courage
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Rag-Doll Jane: Her Story
1930 Children's literatureA children's story centered on a rag-doll named Jane, blending everyday life and imagination in short episodic tales.
ImaginationGrowing up
Jimmy's Shoes
1934 Children's literatureA children's book recounting episodes involving a boy named Jimmy and his shoes.
Everyday adventureChild's perspective
Li Lun, Lad of Courage
1947 Children's literatureThe coming-of-age story of Li Lun, a Chinese boy who demonstrates courage in the face of hardship; illustrated by Kurt Wiese.
CourageComing of ageCross-cultural understanding
Bibliography
- Rag-Doll Jane: Her Story (1930)
- Jimmy's Shoes (1934)
- Li Lun, Lad of Courage (1947)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Simple, child-friendly narrationEmphasis on visual expression in collaboration with illustrators
- Recurring Motifs
- Courage and growthDomestic everyday lifeImagination
Legacy
An author active in children's literature best known for Li Lun, Lad of Courage, which received a Newbery Honor and has had lasting readership. She also worked as an educator and contributed to local school life.
Trivia
- Received a Newbery Honor in 1948 for Li Lun, Lad of Courage.
- Died in Blue Hill, Nebraska in 1991 at the age of 99.
- Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth, Ohio.