Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 51 (1972) Nominee
Patricia Miles Martin
パトリシア・マイルズ・マーティン
Patricia Miles Martin
Pen Names:
Miska Miles（Pen name used mainly for children's books）,
Patricia A. Miles（Variant name used on some works）,
Jerry Lane（Alternate name used for some children's titles）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1899-11-14 （Cherokee, Kansas, USA）
- Died
- 1986-01-02 age 86
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Farm in Kansas → Time living on a Navajo reservation → Worked in Denver, Colorado → Worked in Arminto, Wyoming → California, USA (later residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Children's author
- Active Years
- 1958-1986
- Nominations
- Nominated for the 1972–1973 Mark Twain Award (Annie and the Old One)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Wyoming
Country:
United States
Graduated from the University of Wyoming; exact graduation year not specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Newbery Honor | Annie and the Old One | — | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1972 | Christopher Award | Annie and the Old One | — | The Christopher Awards | 受賞 |
| 1973 | Brooklyn Museum-Brooklyn Public Library Art Book for Children’s citation | Annie and the Old One | — | Brooklyn Museum / Brooklyn Public Library | 受賞 |
| 1959 | New York Herald Tribune Children's Spring Book Festival Honor | The Pointed Brush | — | New York Herald Tribune | 受賞 |
| 1973 | New York Academy of Science Citation | Wharf Rat | — | New York Academy of Sciences | 受賞 |
| — | Junior Literary Guild selections (multiple titles) | — | — | Junior Literary Guild | 選定（14冊が選定された記録あり） |
Newbery Honor
1972
Work:
Annie and the Old One
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Christopher Award
1972
Work:
Annie and the Old One
Organization:
The Christopher Awards
Result:
受賞
Brooklyn Museum-Brooklyn Public Library Art Book for Children’s citation
1973
Work:
Annie and the Old One
Organization:
Brooklyn Museum / Brooklyn Public Library
Result:
受賞
New York Herald Tribune Children's Spring Book Festival Honor
1959
Work:
The Pointed Brush
Organization:
New York Herald Tribune
Result:
受賞
New York Academy of Science Citation
1973
Work:
Wharf Rat
Organization:
New York Academy of Sciences
Result:
受賞
Junior Literary Guild selections (multiple titles)
Organization:
Junior Literary Guild
Result:
選定（14冊が選定された記録あり）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Sylvester Jones and the Voice in the Forest
1958 Children's literatureHer first published book, written during a creative writing class; a children's adventure story.
AdventureNature
Annie and the Old One
1971 Historical/Cultural children's fictionTells the story of a Navajo girl, Annie, and her relationship with her grandmother, handling aging and death from a child's perspective.
Family loveDeath and lossCulture and tradition
Adaptations
- [Short film] Annie and the Old One (Short) (1976)
Otter in the Cove
1974 Children's bookA children's story about nature and animals; a passage was used in New York State standardized reading tests.
NatureAnimalsGrowing up
Bibliography
- Sylvester Jones and the Voice in the Forest (1958)
- Happy Piper and the Goat (1960)
- The Pointed Brush (1960)
- Annie and the Old One (1971)
- Otter in the Cove (1974)
- Wharf Rat (1972)
- Gracie and the Biggest Pumpkin (1973)
- Swim, Little Duck (1976)
- Beaver Moon (1978)
- Small Rabbit (1977)
Adaptations
- Short film adaptation of Annie and the Old One (1976)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Gentle narrative voiceChild-centered perspectiveRespectful portrayal of cultural backgrounds
- Recurring Motifs
- Family and intergenerational relationshipsRegional cultures (notably Navajo)Animals and natureChildren's growth and understanding
Legacy
Patricia Miles Martin (Miska Miles) authored over 100 children's works, earning honors such as a 1972 Newbery Honor for Annie and the Old One. Her papers are archived at several university libraries.
Archives
- University of Southern Mississippi library (holds Patricia Miles Martin papers)
- University of Minnesota library (holds related papers)
- University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (holds materials)
In Popular Culture
- A passage from Otter in the Cove was used in New York State standardized reading tests.
- Annie and the Old One was made into a short film (1976).
Trivia
- Wrote over 100 children's works.
- Published under multiple pen names including Miska Miles, Patricia A. Miles, and Jerry Lane.
- A passage from Otter in the Cove was used in standardized tests in New York State.
- Papers are held at the University of Southern Mississippi, University of Minnesota, and University of Wyoming.
- Worked four years as an elementary school teacher in Denver and Arminto after graduation.