Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 26 (1947) Honor
Eleanore Myers Jewett
エレアノール・マイヤーズ・ジュエット
Eleanore Myers Jewett
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1890-04-04 （New York City, New York, U.S.）
- Died
- 1967-03-30 age 76
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York City (birth and early life) → Canandaigua, New York (adult life)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Children's author, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1920-1967
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College | Medieval English | Department of English | Bachelor of Arts | 1908–1912 | United States |
| Columbia University | Comparative Literature | Department of Comparative Literature | Master of Arts | — | United States |
Barnard College
Medieval English
/ Department of English
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Period:
1908–1912
Year of Graduation:
1912
Country:
United States
Served as Editor-in-Chief of The Mortarboard and edited the Barnard Bulletin
Columbia University
Comparative Literature
/ Department of Comparative Literature
Degree:
Master of Arts
Country:
United States
Earned a master's degree in Comparative Literature (year not specified in sources)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Newbery Honor | The Hidden Treasure of Glaston | — | American Library Association | Newbery Honor |
Newbery Honor
1947
Work:
The Hidden Treasure of Glaston
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Newbery Honor
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Wonder Tales from Tibet
1922 Folktales / Children's storiesA collection of Tibetan folktales adapted for young readers.
folklorecultural tradition
Egyptian Tales of Magic
1924 Folktales / FantasyA children's collection of Egyptian magical tales and legends.
magiclegend
The Hidden Treasure of Glaston
1946 Historical children's fictionAn adventure historical novel set in medieval England in which young protagonists pursue relics and mysteries, blending historical detail with youthful adventure.
adventurehistorycoming of age
Mystery of the Mooncusser
1949 Children's mysteryA seaside mystery for young readers where local legends and interpersonal dynamics play key roles.
mysterycommunity
Big John's Secret
1962 Children's novelA children's novel set in a small community focusing on friendship and secrets.
friendshipsecrets
Bibliography
- Wonder Tales from Tibet
- Egyptian Tales of Magic
- Judith and Jane
- Feodora: A Story of Camp Kiloleet
- Told on the King’s Highway
- The Hidden Treasure of Glaston
- Mystery of the Mooncusser
- Felicity Finds a Way
- Which was Witch?
- Cobbler's Knob
- Friend Among Strangers
- Big John's Secret
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Historically grounded children's narrativesSomewhat classical, descriptive prose
- Recurring Motifs
- adventurefriendshipexploration of history
Legacy
Jewett is known for children's historical fiction and collections of folktales; her Newbery Honor in 1947 recognized her contribution to children's literature. Her papers and works are preserved in academic and library catalogs.
Archives
- Barnard College Archives (Lehman Hall collection)
- Library of Congress (catalog records)
Trivia
- Served as Editor-in-Chief of The Mortarboard while at Barnard College.
- Earned a master's degree in Comparative Literature from Columbia University.
- Born in New York City and later lived in Canandaigua, where she was active in local library and education civic affairs.