Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 72 (1993) Winner
Cynthia Rylant
シンシア・ライラント
Cynthia Rylant
Pen Names:
Cynthia Rylant（Uses her mother's maiden name as part of her pen name）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1954-06-06 （Hopewell, Marion County, West Virginia, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Illinois (early childhood, a few years) → Cool Ridge, West Virginia (lived with grandparents) → Beaver, West Virginia (lived with her mother) → Huntington, West Virginia (education and library work) → Kent, Ohio (studied/worked) → Akron, Ohio (worked at public library) → Eugene, Oregon (moved in 1993) → Portland, Oregon (since 2003)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's author, Librarian
- Active Years
- 1979-
- Influenced By
- David Huddle
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) | — | English | B.A. | 1971–1975 | United States |
| Marshall University | — | English (M.A.) | M.A. | 1975–1976 | United States |
| Kent State University | — | Library Science | M.L.S. | 1979–1981 | United States |
Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston)
English
Degree:
B.A.
Period:
1971–1975
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Received B.A.
Marshall University
English (M.A.)
Degree:
M.A.
Period:
1975–1976
Year of Graduation:
1976
Country:
United States
Earned M.A. in English
Kent State University
Library Science
Degree:
M.L.S.
Period:
1979–1981
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
United States
Earned master's in library science and worked in libraries
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Newbery Medal | Missing May | — | American Library Association (ALA) | 受賞 |
| 1987 | Newbery Honor | A Fine White Dust | — | American Library Association (ALA) | オナー（選出） |
| 1983 | Caldecott Honor | When I Was Young in the Mountains | — | American Library Association (ALA) | オナー（選出） |
| 1986 | Caldecott Honor | The Relatives Came | — | American Library Association (ALA) | オナー（選出） |
| 1982 | American Book Award | When I Was Young in the Mountains | — | Organization details unclear | 受賞 |
Newbery Medal
1993
Work:
Missing May
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
受賞
Newbery Honor
1987
Work:
A Fine White Dust
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
オナー（選出）
Caldecott Honor
1983
Work:
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
オナー（選出）
Caldecott Honor
1986
Work:
The Relatives Came
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
オナー（選出）
American Book Award
1982
Work:
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Organization:
Organization details unclear
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
When I Was Young in the Mountains
1979 Children's picture bookA picture book based on memories of childhood spent with grandparents in the mountains, depicting simple rural life and family warmth.
FamilyRural lifeReminiscence
A Fine White Dust
1986 Young adult novelA novel about a boy drawn to a charismatic preacher; through betrayal and reconsideration of faith he matures and finds a more realistic view of human nature.
FaithComing of ageBetrayal
Missing May
1992 Young adult novelA moving story about a girl living with relatives after her mother's death who must comfort her uncle after the death of his wife; explores loss and healing.
LossFamilyHealing
Henry and Mudge series
1987 Beginning reader (children)A series about Henry, an only child, and his large dog Mudge, focusing on their friendship; gentle stories for early readers.
FriendshipAnimalsHome
The Relatives Came
1986 Children's picture bookA picture book depicting the lively day when extended family comes to visit; themes of family bonds and celebratory atmosphere.
Family gatheringWarmth
Long Night Moon
2004 Children's picture bookA picture book that describes the different moons used by Native American cultures to mark changing seasons.
CultureNatureSeasons
Bibliography
- When I Was Young in the Mountains
- Miss Maggie
- Waiting to Waltz: A Childhood
- A Blue-Eyed Daisy
- A Fine White Dust
- The Relatives Came
- Henry and Mudge series
- Missing May
- Dog Heaven
- Long Night Moon
Translations of Works
- Several works have been translated into multiple languages (details unspecified)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise, gentle proseChild-centered, empathetic voiceReflective and emotionally resonant narration
- Recurring Motifs
- FamilyAppalachian nature and lifeAnimalsLoss and healing
Legacy
Cynthia Rylant is known for warm, emotionally resonant children's literature and has been highly honored (including a Newbery Medal). Her works depicting family and nature in an Appalachian setting have influenced many readers and are widely used in elementary education.
Academic Societies
- American Library Association (related)
Archives
- Kent State University: Cynthia Rylant papers, 1950s–1992
Quotes
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"I did not have a chance to know him or to say goodbye to him, and that is all the loss I needed to become a writer."
Source: Cynthia Rylant (autobiographical statement/interviews)
Trivia
- Born Cynthia Smith; uses mother's maiden name Rylant as pen name.
- Won an American Book Award for When I Was Young in the Mountains (1982).
- Won the Newbery Medal for Missing May (1993).
- Had a relationship with author Dav Pilkey for a time.
- Has illustrated some of her own Everyday series books and written biographical stories about other writers.