Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 46 (1967) Nominee
Mary Hays Weik
メアリー・ヘイズ・ワイク
Mearī Heizu Waiku
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1898-12-18 （Greencastle, Indiana, United States）
- Died
- 1979-12-25 （Manhattan, New York, United States） age 81
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Greencastle, Indiana, United States → New York City (Manhattan), United States
Career
- Occupations
- Children's book author, Activist
- Active Years
- 1919-1979
- Affiliations
- American Federation of World Citizens, Committee to End Radiological Hazards
- Influenced By
- Jesse W. Weik (father)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Newbery Honor | The Jazz Man | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
Newbery Honor
1967
Work:
The Jazz Man
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Adventure: A Book of Verse
1919 PoetryA collection of verse published early in her career. Detailed information is limited.
AdventureLyricism
The House at Cherry Hill
1938 Children's literatureA children's story focusing on family and everyday life.
FamilyHome
A World Set Free
1954 Essays/PoliticalA work containing reflections on world government and internationalism.
World governmentPeace
Shadow over America
1962 Essays/CriticalA critical work addressing U.S. society and issues during the Cold War era.
PoliticsSocial criticism
The Jazz Man
1966 Children's literatureA children's book about a boy's encounter and relationship with a mysterious jazz musician. It gently portrays music, urban life, and family bonds.
MusicUrban lifeFamily
The Scarlet Thread: A Group of One Act Plays for Young People
1968 Plays (one-act)A collection of short one-act plays intended for young people.
DramaEducation
A House on Liberty Street
1973 Children's literatureA children's novel set in an urban and domestic environment.
Urban lifeComing of age
Bibliography
- Adventure: A Book of Verse (1919)
- The House at Cherry Hill (1938)
- A World Set Free (1954)
- Shadow over America (1962)
- The Jazz Man (1966)
- The Scarlet Thread: A Group of One Act Plays for Young People (1968)
- A House on Liberty Street (1973)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical and gentle narrative voiceRealistic depiction of urban detailsChild-centered perspective
- Recurring Motifs
- MusicUrban settingsFamily and bonds
Legacy
Mary Hays Weik is recognized in children's literature, especially for The Jazz Man, which received a Newbery Honor in 1967. She was also active in movements for world government and against radiological hazards. Her papers are preserved at the University of Michigan.
Archives
- University of Michigan (Mary Hays Weik papers, 1921–1979)
Trivia
- Her father was biographer Jesse W. Weik.
- Her daughter, Ann Grifalconi, was an author and illustrator.
- 'The Jazz Man' received a Newbery Honor in 1967.
- Her papers are held at the University of Michigan.
- She wrote booklets for the American Federation of World Citizens and the Committee to End Radiological Hazards.