Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1929) Nominee
Grace Moon
グレース・ムーン
Gurēsu Mūn
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1884-02-05 （Indianapolis, Indiana, United States）
- Died
- 1947 age 62
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Indianapolis (birth) → Europe (several years) → Mexico (explored Aztec ruins) → Pasadena, California
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Children's author
- Active Years
- 1917-1947
- Influenced By
- Carl Moon (husband, photographer and painter)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin | — | — | — | — | United States |
| National Academy of Design (New York) | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Art Institute of Chicago | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Wisconsin
Country:
United States
Details of attendance/degree unknown
National Academy of Design (New York)
Country:
United States
Record of art education
Art Institute of Chicago
Country:
United States
Record of art education
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Newbery Honor | Runaway Papoose | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
Newbery Honor
1929
Work:
Runaway Papoose
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Runaway Papoose
1928 Children's literatureA children's tale set against Native American themes, following the adventures of a young girl and depicting cultural practices and daily life.
Native American cultureChildhood adventureTradition and coming-of-age
Indian Legends in Rhyme
1917 Children's literature / VerseA collection of Native American legends rendered in rhyme.
LegendsOral tradition
Lost Indian Magic: A Mystery Story of the Red Man as He Lived Before the White Men Came
1918 Children's literatureA mystery-style children's story depicting life before the arrival of white settlers.
Past culturesMystery
Chi-Wee, The Adventures of a Little Indian Girl
1925 Children's literatureA series-type work recounting the adventures of a little girl named Chi-Wee.
Child's perspectiveEveryday adventure
Singing Sands
1936 Children's literatureA story set against desert landscapes and Native American life.
Desert landscapesCultural practices
Bibliography
- Indian Legends in Rhyme (1917)
- Lost Indian Magic (1918)
- Wongo and the Wise Old Crow (1923)
- Chi-Wee, The Adventures of a Little Indian Girl (1925)
- Chi-Wee and Loki of the Desert (1926)
- Nadita (Little Nothing) (1927)
- Runaway Papoose (1928)
- The Magic Trail (1929)
- The Missing Katchina (1930)
- The Arrow of Teemay (1930)
- Far-away Desert (1932)
- Book of Nah-Wee (1932)
- Shanty Ann (1935)
- Singing Sands (1936)
- White Indian (1937)
- Solita (1938)
- Daughter of Thunder (1942)
- One Little Indian (1950)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise, child-friendly proseOccasional use of verse and folktale narrationDescriptive style emphasizing cultural depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- Native American customs and ritualsDesert and wilderness landscapesChildren's adventure and growth
Legacy
Grace Moon, together with her husband Carl Moon, published numerous children's books focusing on Native American life and customs. She was awarded a Newbery Honor in 1929 for Runaway Papoose, and her contributions to children's literature are recognized. Some portrayals reflect historical perspectives that are subject to modern reassessment.
Museums
- The Huntington Library (related to Carl Moon collection) San Marino, California, United States Opened in 1919
Archives
- Carl Moon Collection (The Huntington Library)
Quotes
-
Reviewing Daughter of Thunder, it was said, "All Moon books give accurate pictures of Navajo life, showing various customs such as the Rain Dance."
Source: Kirkus Reviews (review) (1942)
Trivia
- She collaborated with her husband Carl Moon on 22 children's books.
- As a young woman she explored Aztec ruins in Mexico with her father.
- Runaway Papoose received a Newbery Honor in 1929.
- Her "bringing out" party was held at the American Legation in Buenos Aires.