ジーンヴィエーヴ・フォスター
Jīnviēvu Fosutā
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford College | — | — | — | 1911–1912 | United States |
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | — | — | — | 1912–1915 | United States |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | — | — | — | 1916–1917 | United States |
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Newbery Honor | George Washington's World | — | American Library Association | Honor |
| 1945 | Newbery Honor | Abraham Lincoln's World 1809-1865 | — | American Library Association | Honor |
| 1950 | Newbery Honor | George Washington | — | American Library Association | Honor |
| 1953 | Newbery Honor | Birthdays of Freedom, Vol. 1 | — | American Library Association | Honor |
A biographical history of George Washington that situates his life amid contemporary global events, presenting history in a horizontal, interconnected way for young readers.
Depicts Lincoln's life alongside contemporary international events and ideas, showcasing Foster's method of emphasizing historical simultaneity.
A biography of George Washington that, like her earlier work, connects the subject to international and contemporaneous events.
A collection of historical figures and events arranged for young readers; sometimes used as educational material.
Foster established a 'horizontal' method in children's history books—placing subjects in an international, contemporaneous context. She received multiple Newbery Honors and her papers are held by the University of Oregon and the University of Minnesota. Many of her books remain in print and are used in homeschooling and educational settings.
The way history was traditionally taught was about as dull and unsatisfying as a play might be if only one character appeared upon the stage, while the others faintly mumbled their lines in the wings.