Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (1970) Nominee
Mary Q. Steele
メアリー・Q・スティール
Mary Q. Steele
Aliases:
J. N. Darby / Wilson Gage
Pen Names:
Wilson Gage（Pseudonym used for children's and fantasy works）,
J. N. Darby（Alternate name used on some publications）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1922-05-08 （Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.）
- Died
- 1992-07-06 （Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.） age 70
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Chattanooga, Tennessee (birthplace) → Chapel Hill, North Carolina (later life)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Naturalist
- Active Years
- 1958-1992
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Chattanooga
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Newbery Honor | Journey Outside | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
Newbery Honor
1970
Work:
Journey Outside
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Journey Outside
1969 Young adult science fictionA science-fiction novel for young adults about protagonists living in an underground pocket-universe who venture outside; explores themes of social norms, freedom, and exploration.
Underground societyFreedom and rebellionExplorationNature versus technology
The Secret of the Indian Mound
1958 Children's adventureAn early children's adventure novel published under the pseudonym Wilson Gage.
AdventureHistorical exploration
The Living Year: An Almanac for My Survivors
1972 Natural history / essaysA book for adults combining Tennessee natural history with personal memories and seasonal observations.
Natural observationRemembrance
The Secret of the Fiery Gorge
1960 Fantasy / children's literatureA children's work with fantastic elements; considered one of her early noteworthy works in the field of the fantastic.
FantasyAdventure
Bibliography
- The Secret of the Indian Mound (1958) — as Wilson Gage
- The Secret of Crossbone Hill (1959) — as Wilson Gage
- The Secret of the Fiery Gorge (1960) — as Wilson Gage
- Miss Osborne-the-Mop (1963) — as Wilson Gage
- Journey Outside (1969)
- The Living Year: An Almanac for My Survivors (1972)
- The First of the Penguins (1973)
- Squash Pie (1976) — as Wilson Gage
- Mrs. Gaddy and the Ghost (1979) — as Wilson Gage
- Cully Cully and the Bear (1983) — as Wilson Gage
- Anna's Summer Songs (1988)
- Anna's Garden Songs (1989)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed descriptive prose with natural-history observationClear narrative voice suited to children and young adults
- Recurring Motifs
- NatureUnderground or hidden worldsChildren's and young protagonists' adventures
Legacy
Recognized for contributions to children's literature and young-adult science fiction, as well as works on natural history. Journey Outside received a Newbery Honor.
Archives
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Mary Q. Steele collection)
- University of Minnesota (Steele, Mary Q. Papers)
- Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library (Mary Quintard Steele collection)
Quotes
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"I did not become a writer, but was born one, waking up in the morning to sort the day into scenes and characters and descriptions."
Source: The Living Year (1972)
Trivia
- Published some works under the pen names Wilson Gage and J. N. Darby.
- Was married to author William O. Steele.