Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
2 appearances
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Edition 33 (1954) Winner
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Edition 39 (1960) Winner
Joseph Quincy Krumgold
ジョセフ・クインシー・クラムゴールド
Joseph Quincy Krumgold
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1908-04-09 （Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.）
- Died
- 1980-07-10 （Hope Township, New Jersey, U.S.） age 72
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Jewish / American Jewish
- Residence History
- Greenwich Village, New York → Hope Township, New Jersey → California, U.S. (resided) → Paris, France → Rome, Italy → Israel (lived and worked 1947–1951)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Documentary filmmaker
- Active Years
- 1930-1980
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | — | — | — | — | United States |
New York University
Country:
United States
Graduated from New York University; later worked as a screenwriter and filmmaker.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Newbery Medal | ...And Now Miguel | — | American Library Association / Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | 受賞 |
| 1960 | Newbery Medal | Onion John | — | American Library Association / Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | 受賞 |
| 1960 | Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (selection) | Onion John | — | Lewis Carroll Shelf Award committee | 選出 |
| — | Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) — nomination | Adventure in the Bronx | — | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | ノミネート |
Newbery Medal
1954
Work:
...And Now Miguel
Organization:
American Library Association / Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
受賞
Newbery Medal
1960
Work:
Onion John
Organization:
American Library Association / Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
受賞
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (selection)
1960
Work:
Onion John
Organization:
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award committee
Result:
選出
Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) — nomination
Work:
Adventure in the Bronx
Organization:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Result:
ノミネート
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
...And Now Miguel
1953 Children's novel 192 pagesFollows Miguel, a Mexican-American boy, as he grows and navigates family and community responsibilities. Published 1953; won the Newbery Medal in 1954.
immigrationcoming of agecommunity and labor
Adaptations
- [Film (short/documentary)] Adventure in the Bronx (documentary sharing the title) / Joseph Krumgold (1953)
Onion John
1959 Children's novel 176 pagesTells the story of an eccentric immigrant called Onion John and his relationship with children in a small town, exploring cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Won the Newbery Medal.
cross-cultural understandingfriendshiploneliness and empathy
Henry 3
1967 Children's literatureA children's novel. Detailed information unavailable.
The Most Terrible Turk: A Story of Turkey
1969 Children's literatureA children's story set in Turkey. Detailed information unavailable.
Sweeney's Adventure
1942 Children's literatureA children's adventure novel. Details unavailable.
Thanks to Murder
1935 Adult novelAn adult novel published by Vanguard Press.
Dream No More
1953 FilmA film that Krumgold wrote/directed (1953).
Out of Evil
1950 FilmA 1950 film involving Krumgold.
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
1942 FilmA 1942 film with Krumgold's involvement.
The Autobiography of a Jeep
1943 Short film (wartime / documentary)A 1943 short film produced for the U.S. Office of War Information; Krumgold was involved.
Bibliography
- Thanks to Murder (1935)
- Sweeney's Adventure (1942)
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942, film)
- The Autobiography of a Jeep (1943, film)
- Out of Evil (1950, film)
- ...And Now Miguel (1953)
- Dream No More (1953, film)
- Onion John (1959)
- Henry 3 (1967)
- The Most Terrible Turk: A Story of Turkey (1969)
Adaptations
- Adventure in the Bronx (short film)
- Dream No More (film)
- Out of Evil (film)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- realist depictionaccessible narrative voice for children
- Recurring Motifs
- immigration / cross-cultural encounterschildren's coming of age and responsibilitycommunity bonds
Legacy
Krumgold worked across children's literature and film and is best known for being the first author to win two Newbery Medals for ...And Now Miguel and Onion John. He is recognized for realistic, empathetic portrayals of immigration and community.
Archives
- Library of Congress (authority records and related catalog entries)
Quotes
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He was the first person to win two Newbery Medals.
Source: The New York Times (obituary) (1980)
Trivia
- First author to win two Newbery Medals (later matched by a few others).
- His father ran movie theaters; he was immersed in films from a young age.
- Worked as a scriptwriter for MGM and later made documentaries.
- Lived and worked in Israel from 1947 to 1951 producing films about the founding of modern Israel.
- Adventure in the Bronx was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).