Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
2 appearances
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Edition 9 (1930) Nominee
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Edition 12 (1933) Nominee
Hildegarde H. Swift
ヒルデガード・エイチ・スウィフト
Hildegarde H. Swift
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1890-01-10 （Clinton, Oneida County, New York, USA）
- Died
- 1977-01-10 （Redlands, California, USA） age 87
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Clinton, New York, USA → New York City, USA → Redlands, California, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Children's author, Educator
- Active Years
- 1929-1977
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| New York School of Social Work | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Auburn High School | — | — | — | — | United States |
Smith College
Country:
United States
Years attended unknown
New York School of Social Work
Country:
United States
Studied social work with a focus on children
Auburn High School
Country:
United States
Reported to have graduated; year not specified
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Newbery Honor | The Railroad to Freedom | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
Newbery Honor
1933
Work:
The Railroad to Freedom
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer
1929 Children's literatureA children's story personifying a locomotive to tell a tale of pioneer railroading and adventure.
railroadsadventurepioneering
The Railroad to Freedom
1933 Children's literature / Biographical elementsUses railroad-related stories about escape to freedom to explore themes of human rights and courage.
freedomcouragehistory
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
1942 Children's literatureA picture book about a small red lighthouse facing a great gray bridge, conveying self-worth and care for the environment.
environmental stewardshipself-worthcommunity
House by the Sea
1938 Children's literatureA children's story set in a house by the sea.
seafamilycoming-of-age
North Star Shining
1947 Children's literatureA work that uses the North Star as a symbol of hope and guidance.
hopeguidance
From the Eagle's Wing: A Biography of John Muir
BiographyA biography introducing the life of conservationist John Muir.
conservationbiography
The Edge of April: A Biography of John Burroughs
1957 BiographyA biography of nature writer John Burroughs.
biographynature
Bibliography
- Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer (1929)
- The Railroad to Freedom (1933)
- House by the Sea (1938)
- The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge (1942)
- North Star Shining (1947)
- From the Eagle's Wing: A Biography of John Muir
- The Edge of April: A Biography of John Burroughs (1957)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Plain, accessible proseDidactic and instructive toneEmphasis on nature description
- Recurring Motifs
- railroadslighthousesnaturefreedom and courage
Legacy
As a children's author, Swift's The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge sold over 400,000 copies and helped galvanize efforts to preserve the lighthouse. Her work is praised for encouraging environmental care and civic responsibility among young readers.
Archives
- Library of Congress holdings
In Popular Culture
- The preservation movement around The Little Red Lighthouse is sometimes cited as an example of local conservation activism in the U.S.
Quotes
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My work with children in social work gave me my 'first real knowledge of children.'
Source: Autobiographical remark / recollection (source unspecified)
Trivia
- She was born on January 10, 1890, and died on her birthday, January 10, 1977.
- Her son Hewson H. Swift was involved in founding the American Society for Cell Biology and served as its president in 1960.