Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 12 (1933) Nominee
Nora Burglon
ノラ・バーグロン
Nora Burglon
Aliases:
Nora Buglon
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1896-04-28 （Minnesota, United States）
- Died
- 1976 age 80
- Nationality
- United States, Swedish descent
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Amish (Anabaptist)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Teacher, World Traveler
- Active Years
- 1933-1976
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Newbery Medal | Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia | — | American Library Association | ノミネート |
Newbery Medal
1933
Work:
Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
ノミネート
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia
1933 Children's literatureA children's story set in Scandinavia depicting rural life, traditions, and themes of family and community.
Scandinavian folkloreimmigrationrural life
Ghost Ship: A Story of Norway
1936 Children's literature / AdventureAn adventurous children's tale set in Norway, incorporating maritime lore and mystery.
seafolkloreadventure
The Gates Swing In: A Story of Sweden
1937 Children's literatureA children's story portraying Swedish landscapes and people from a child's perspective, focusing on everyday life and culture.
culturecoming of ageeveryday life
Sticks Across the Chimney: A Story of Denmark
1938 Children's literatureA short children's story set in Denmark, conveying regional customs and family narratives.
customsfamilyregional identity
Deep Silver: A Story of the Cod Banks
1938 Children's literature / MaritimeA story focusing on fishing life and the cod banks, depicting fishermen and maritime livelihoods.
fishingsealivelihood
Lost Island
1939 Children's literature / AdventureAn adventure tale set on an isolated island, centered on exploration and discovery.
explorationisolated islandadventure
The Cuckoo Calls: A Story of Finland
1940 Children's literatureA story set in Finland emphasizing nature, seasons, and local customs.
natureseasonscustoms
Around the Caribbean
1941 Children's literature / TravelA collection of children's stories or travel-style pieces about the Caribbean, introducing regional cultures and folklore.
Caribbeanfolkloretravel
Shark Hole
1943 Children's literature / MaritimeAn adventurous maritime story involving sharks, highlighting danger and bravery at sea.
dangercouragesea
Slave Girl
1947 Children's literature / HistoricalA children's story with historical background, portraying characters' hardships and growth.
historyadversitycoming of age
Christmas: A book of the Stories Old and New
1948 Children's literature / ChristmasA children's book collecting old and new stories related to Christmas.
Christmastraditioncelebration
A Christmas Medley
1983 Children's literature / ChristmasA collection of several Christmas-related stories. The 1983 publication may represent a reissue or posthumous collection.
Christmasshort story collection
Diego Wins, and Other Caribbean Stories
Children's literature / CaribbeanA presumed collection of Caribbean-themed short stories; exact publication year is unknown.
Caribbeanshort stories
Bibliography
- Children of the Soil: A Story of Scandinavia (1933)
- Ghost Ship: A Story of Norway (1936)
- The Gates Swing In: A Story of Sweden (1937)
- Sticks Across the Chimney: A Story of Denmark (1938)
- Deep Silver: A Story of the Cod Banks (1938)
- Lost Island (1939)
- The Cuckoo Calls: A Story of Finland (1940)
- Around the Caribbean (1941)
- Shark Hole (1943)
- Slave Girl (1947)
- Christmas: A book of the Stories Old and New (1948)
- A Christmas Medley (1983)
- Diego Wins, and Other Caribbean Stories
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Plain, child-friendly prose; descriptive and often explanatory, with emphasis on folklore and regional culture.
- Recurring Motifs
- sea and fishingScandinavian folkloreseasons and naturechildhood and growth
Legacy
Nora Burglon is noted for her children's books from the 1930s–1940s focusing on Scandinavia and the Caribbean. She was nominated for the Newbery Medal in 1933 and is recognized for introducing regional cultures and folklore to young readers.
Trivia
- Born in Minnesota in 1896 and died in 1976 (aged 80).
- Reportedly grew up in an Amish (Anabaptist) community.
- Nominated for the Newbery Medal in 1933 for Children of the Soil.
- Wrote numerous children's books set in various Scandinavian countries and the Caribbean.