Children's Literature Legacy Award
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (2007) Winner
James Marshall
ジェームズ・マーシャル
Jeimuzu Māsharu
Pen Names:
Edward Marshall（Pen name used when he created both text and illustrations）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1942-10-10 （San Antonio, Texas）
- Died
- 1992-10-13 （Unknown） age 50
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- San Antonio, Texas (childhood, family's 85-acre farm) → Beaumont, Texas → Apartment in Chelsea district, New York City → Home in Mansfield Hollow, Connecticut
Career
- Occupations
- Children's book author, Children's book illustrator
- Active Years
- 1972-1992
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Conservatory of Music | — | Viola | — | 入学したが手首を負傷し中退 | United States |
| San Antonio College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Southern Connecticut State University | — | French and History | 学士号 | — | United States |
New England Conservatory of Music
Viola
Period:
入学したが手首を負傷し中退
Country:
United States
Injured hand, ended music career
San Antonio College
Country:
United States
Attended after returning to Texas
Southern Connecticut State University
French and History
Degree:
学士号
Country:
United States
Earned degrees in French and history
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Children's Literature Legacy Award | — | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | 受賞 (死後) |
| 1989 | Caldecott Honor | Goldilocks and the Three Bears | — | American Library Association | 準入賞 |
| 1992 | University of Mississippi Silver Medallion | — | — | University of Mississippi | 受賞 |
Children's Literature Legacy Award
2007
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
受賞 (死後)
Caldecott Honor
1989
Work:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
準入賞
University of Mississippi Silver Medallion
1992
Organization:
University of Mississippi
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
George and Martha
1972 Picture bookPicture book series about the friendship of hippos George and Martha
FriendshipHumor
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
1988 Picture bookRetelling of the classic fairy tale
AdventureMoral lesson
Red Riding Hood
1987 Picture bookRetelling of the fairy tale
DangerCleverness
Bibliography
- Full list includes George and Martha series, Fox series, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, etc.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous styleSimple illustrations
- Recurring Motifs
- Anthropomorphic animalsFriendshipEveryday humor
Health
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AIDS1992年頃Cause of death
Legacy
Substantial and lasting contribution to American children's literature, posthumously awarded Children's Literature Legacy Award. Best known for George and Martha series.
Archives
- James Marshall papers at University of Oregon
- James Marshall papers at University of Connecticut
- de Grummond Children's Literature Collection
In Popular Culture
- Recognized as an American gay artist and writer
Quotes
-
Beaumont is deep south and swampy and I hated it. I knew I would die if I stayed there so I diligently studied the viola, and eventually won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory in Boston.
Source: Interview
Trivia
- Grew up on family farm
- Aspired to be violist but injured hand
- Gay artist and writer
- Obituary said brain tumor but sister clarified AIDS