Carter G. Woodson Book Award
3 appearances
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Edition 46 (2019) Winner
Claire Hartfield
クレア・ハートフィールド
Claire Hartfield
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1957-07-03 （Chicago, Illinois, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Education leader
- Active Years
- 2012-
- Influenced By
- Steve Biko (inspirational figure referenced in interviews)
- Nominations
- 2018 L.A. Times Book Prize nominee (A Few Red Drops)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Undergraduate College | — | B.A. | — | United States |
| University of Chicago Law School | Law | — | J.D. | — | United States |
Yale University
Undergraduate College
Degree:
B.A.
Country:
United States
Member of the Yaledancers (Yale's oldest dance group) while in college
University of Chicago Law School
Law
Degree:
J.D.
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Coretta Scott King Author Award | A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 | — | American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Book Awards) | Won |
| 2019 | Carter G. Woodson Book Award | A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 | — | National Council for the Social Studies | Won |
| 2018 | L.A. Times Book Prize (Nominee) | A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 | — | Los Angeles Times | Nominated |
Coretta Scott King Author Award
2019
Work:
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Organization:
American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Book Awards)
Result:
Won
Carter G. Woodson Book Award
2019
Work:
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Organization:
National Council for the Social Studies
Result:
Won
L.A. Times Book Prize (Nominee)
2018
Work:
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Organization:
Los Angeles Times
Result:
Nominated
Awards & Nominations
Coretta Scott King Award
1 appearances
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Edition 50 (2019) Winner
Works
Major Works
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
2017 Non-fiction (young readers)A young-readers' non-fiction account reconstructing the 1919 Chicago Race Riot—its events, causes, and consequences—using personal stories and primary sources; includes the author's grandmother's experiences.
RacismHistorical memoryCommunity and violenceCivil rights
Me and Uncle Romie: A Story Inspired by the Life and Art of Romare Bearden
2012 Picture bookA picture-book story inspired by the life and art of Romare Bearden, illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue.
ArtFamilyMemory
Bibliography
- A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 (2017)
- Me and Uncle Romie: A Story Inspired by the Life and Art of Romare Bearden (2012)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- History-based narrative non-fictionAccessible reconstruction for young readers
- Recurring Motifs
- Rediscovery of historical memoryPersonal and family storiesJustice and change within communities
Legacy
Contributed to young-readers' historical non-fiction and has been recognized for enhancing public and educational understanding of the 1919 Chicago Race Riot.
Quotes
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I never really liked history class because the texts felt unrelated to my life, but hearing my grandmother's stories and engaging with social movements sparked my interest in history.
Source: Interviews (e.g., The Booklist Reader) (2018) -
The title was inspired by a line from Carl Sandburg's poem: "...a few red drops for history to remember."
Source: Author's notes for A Few Red Drops (2017)
Trivia
- At age 10 she was chosen to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet during their visit to Chicago.
- While at Yale she was a member of the Yaledancers.
- She has three daughters.