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James S. Haskins

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James S. Haskins

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1941-09-19 （Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.）
死没
2005-07-06 （United States） 63歳
国籍
United States
言語
English
居住地歴
Demopolis, Alabama → Boston, Massachusetts → Washington, D.C. → Albuquerque, New Mexico → New York City → Gainesville, Florida (University affiliation)

経歴

職業
nonfiction writer, children's author, educator, university professor
活動期間
1960年〜2005年
所属
University of Florida (Professor of English), Staten Island Community College (faculty)

学歴

Georgetown University
College (Psychology) / Psychology
学位: B.A.
期間: 1956–1960
卒業年: 1960
国: United States
Attended on scholarship
Alabama State University
College (Arts/Sciences) / History
学位: B.S.
期間: 1959–1962
卒業年: 1962
国: United States
Participated in civil rights–related activities
University of New Mexico
Graduate school / Social Psychology
学位: M.A.
期間: 1962–1963
卒業年: 1963
国: United States

受賞歴

Coretta Scott King Award (Author Award)
1977
対象作品: The Story of Stevie Wonder
部門: Author
主催: American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Roundtable)
結果: 受賞
Coretta Scott King Award (Honor)
1983
対象作品: Lena Horne
主催: American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Roundtable)
結果: オナー
Coretta Scott King Award (Honor)
1980
対象作品: Barbara Jordan
主催: American Library Association (Coretta Scott King Roundtable)
結果: オナー
Carter G. Woodson Book Award
1988
対象作品: Black Music in America
主催: National Council for the Social Studies
結果: 受賞
Alabama Library Association Award (Children's)
1988
対象作品: Count Your Way series
主催: Alabama Library Association
結果: 受賞
The Washington Post Children's Book Guide Award
1994
主催: The Washington Post
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher

1969年 Nonfiction

A diary-style account based on his experiences teaching in Harlem, depicting classroom realities and interactions with students.

educationurban childrensocial issues

The Story of Stevie Wonder

1975年 Biography (children's)

A children's biography introducing the life and achievements of Stevie Wonder.

musicbiographyrole models

Lena Horne

1983年 Biography

A biography summarizing the life and work of singer and actress Lena Horne.

musicfilmcivil rights

Black Music in America

1987年 History / Music

A comprehensive nonfiction tracing the history of black music in America through people and events.

music historyAfrican American culture

Count Your Way series

1987年 Children's picture/informational series

A counting-song style series introducing regions of the world (Arab world, China, Japan, Russia, etc.) to children.

world culturesintroductory presentationchildren's education

African American Entrepreneurs

1998年 Young adult / nonfiction

A young-adult nonfiction book presenting success stories and careers of African American entrepreneurs.

entrepreneurshipAmerican historyrole models

Rosa Parks: My Story

1999年 Biography / co-authored

A co-authored autobiographical work with Rosa Parks detailing her life and the civil rights movement.

civil rights movementautobiographysocial change

The Cotton Club

1977年 Nonfiction / cultural history

A work depicting people and events surrounding the Cotton Club; cited as an inspiration for the 1984 film The Cotton Club.

jazzProhibition-eraAfrican American culture
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film] The Cotton Club / Francis Ford Coppola (1984)

全著作

  • Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher, 1969
  • The Story of Stevie Wonder, 1975
  • Pele: A Biography, 1976
  • The Cotton Club, 1977
  • Black Music in America, 1987
  • Count Your Way series, 1987
  • African American Entrepreneurs, 1998
  • Rosa Parks: My Story, 1999

翻案

  • The Cotton Club (1977) cited as an inspiration for the 1984 film The Cotton Club

作風・主題

文体
clear, accessible nonfiction styleconcise phrasing suitable for children
頻出モチーフ
African American history and achievementsmusic and its cultural contextpresenting role models through biographical narratives

健康

  • Emphysema (died of complications)
    詳細な罹患期間不明
    Impaired his health in later years; he died in 2005 from complications related to emphysema.

評価・遺産

James Haskins was a prolific nonfiction author of over 100 books who introduced African American history, culture, and music to young readers. Many of his works received awards and recognition in educational contexts.

記念館・博物館

  • James S. Haskins Collection (university archives) University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries (Gainesville, FL)

関連学会

  • American Library Association (related awarding body)

資料所蔵先

  • James S. Haskins Collection, University of Florida Special and Area Studies Collections

大衆文化への影響

  • His book The Cotton Club cited as an inspiration for the 1984 film The Cotton Club

豆知識

  • Prolific author of over 100 books.
  • Wrote many books introducing African American achievements and culture to young readers.
  • Worked briefly as a stock trader on Wall Street before becoming a teacher in Harlem.
  • Co-authored Rosa Parks: My Story with Rosa Parks.