Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
2 appearances
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Edition 9 (1930) Nominee
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Edition 10 (1931) Nominee
Julia Davis Adams
ジュリア・デイヴィス・アダムズ
Julia Davis Adams
Pen Names:
F. Draco（Pen name used for mystery novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1900-07-23 （Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.）
- Died
- 1993-01-30 （Ranson, West Virginia, U.S.） age 92
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. → Ranson, West Virginia, U.S. → New York, U.S. (education and writing)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Social worker, Journalist
- Active Years
- 1928-1992
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Barnard College | — | — | — | ～1922 | United States |
Wellesley College
Country:
United States
Attended; later graduated from Barnard College
Barnard College
Period:
～1922
Year of Graduation:
1922
Country:
United States
Graduated in 1922
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Vaino, A Boy of New Finland
1929 Children's literatureA children's novel about Vaino, a boy from New Finland, focusing on culture and coming-of-age themes.
Coming of ageCultureIdentity
Mountains Are Free
1930 Children's / HistoricalA story set against mountains and nature, centered on youth, adventure, and freedom.
NatureFreedomAdventure
The Swords of the Vikings: Stories from the Works of Saxo Grammaticus
1928 Children's retelling / HistoricalRetellings of stories from Saxo Grammaticus, adapted for young readers by Julia Davis.
HistoryLegendHeroic tales
No Other White Men
1937 Historical novelA historical novel that explores regional history and interpersonal relationships.
HistoryCommunityInterpersonal relations
The Shenandoah
1945 Regional history / River narrativeA work detailing the history of the Shenandoah River and its valley, treating regional culture and nature.
Regional historyNatureCulture
Cloud On The Land
1951 Historical / NovelA novel incorporating medieval and regional historical elements.
HistoryLandHeritage
A Valley and a Song: The Story of the Shenandoah River
1963 Regional historyNonfiction introduction to the history and culture of the Shenandoah River aimed at general readers.
River historyCultural heritageLocal communities
Devil's Church
1951 MysteryA mystery novel published under F. Draco, set in Murray Hill.
DetectiveCrimeSuspense
Cruise with Death
1952 MysteryA mystery by F. Draco; a suspense story set aboard a ship.
Shipboard suspenseMurderMystery
Harvest: Collected Works of Julia Davis
1992 Collected works / AnthologyA collected volume including regional history pieces and short works, published by a local association.
RetrospectiveRegional historyShort stories
Bibliography
- The Swords of the Vikings: Stories from the Works of Saxo Grammaticus (1928)
- Vaino, A Boy of New Finland (1929)
- Mountains Are Free (1930)
- No Other White Men (1937)
- The Shenandoah (1945)
- Cloud On The Land (1951)
- A Valley and a Song: The Story of the Shenandoah River (1963)
- Devil's Church (as F. Draco) (1951)
- Cruise with Death (as F. Draco) (1952)
- Harvest: Collected Works of Julia Davis (1992)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Plain narrative voice suitable for childrenCareful descriptive style incorporating historical background
- Recurring Motifs
- Depiction of nature (rivers, mountains)Local history and loreYouthful coming-of-age
Legacy
Julia Davis Adams was an American writer known for children's literature and regional history. Her works documented the nature and history of West Virginia and contributed to local cultural records. She also wrote mysteries under the pen name F. Draco.
Archives
- Jefferson County Oral and Visual History Association (related to publication of 'Harvest')
- Library of Congress (authority and catalog records)
Trivia
- Published mystery novels under the pen name 'F. Draco'.
- Daughter of lawyer and statesman John W. Davis.
- Graduated from Barnard College in 1922.