Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 42 (1963) Nominee
Margaret Olivia Ensor Coolidge
マーガレット・オリヴィア・エンサー・クーリッジ
Margaret Olivia Ensor Coolidge
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1908-10-16 （London）
- Died
- 2006-12-10 （Hartford, Connecticut, United States） age 98
- Nationality
- British, American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Germany → England → United States (Connecticut)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, educator, classics scholar
- Active Years
- 1931-2006
- Influenced By
- Robert Ensor (father), Classical Greek and Roman literature and myth
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville College, Oxford | Classics and Philosophy | Department of Classics and Philosophy | 学士（BA） | 1928-1931 | United Kingdom |
| Somerville College, Oxford | Classics and Philosophy | Department of Classics and Philosophy | 修士（MA） | 1939-1940 | United Kingdom |
Somerville College, Oxford
Classics and Philosophy
/ Department of Classics and Philosophy
Degree:
学士（BA）
Period:
1928-1931
Year of Graduation:
1931
Country:
United Kingdom
Undergraduate studies in Classics and Philosophy
Somerville College, Oxford
Classics and Philosophy
/ Department of Classics and Philosophy
Degree:
修士（MA）
Period:
1939-1940
Year of Graduation:
1940
Country:
United Kingdom
Master's degree (recorded graduation year)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Newbery Medal | Men of Athens | — | Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association) | 準入賞（Honor） |
Newbery Medal
1963
Work:
Men of Athens
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association)
Result:
準入賞（Honor）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Greek Myths
1949 Children's retelling of myths / children's literature 224 pagesAn accessible retelling of ancient Greek myths for young readers, presenting gods and heroes in a structured and engaging way.
mythheroic talesmoral lessons
Legends of the North
1951 Children's literature / folklore 180 pagesA collection of legends and folktales from northern regions, edited and presented for young readers.
folktaletraditioncultural introduction
The Trojan War
1952 Children's history / myth 200 pagesA retelling and explanation of the Trojan War based on classical sources, reorganized for younger audiences.
warheroic narrativeclassical studies
Men of Athens
1962 Children's biography / ancient history 192 pagesProfiles of notable figures from ancient Athens presented for young readers; recognized as a Newbery Honor book in 1963.
ancient historybiographycivic life and politics
Lives of Famous Romans
1965 Children's biography / history 210 pagesA collection of biographies of significant Roman figures, introducing historical context for younger readers.
biographyancient Romehistory education
Bibliography
- The Greek Myths
- Legends of the North
- The Trojan War
- Men of Athens
- Makers of the Red Revolution
- Lives of Famous Romans
- Eugene O'Neill (biography)
- Winston Churchill (biography)
- Edith Wharton (biography)
- Gandhi (biography)
- Tom Paine (biography)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, accessible proseexplanatory tone suitable for young readersscholarly grounding in classical sources
- Recurring Motifs
- classical myths and heroismbiographical portraits of historical figuresmoral lessons and civic values
Legacy
Olivia Coolidge is known for her accessible books on ancient history and myth for young readers. She authored numerous guides and biographies, was recognized as a Newbery Honor recipient in 1963, and is remembered for bringing classical subjects to children and adolescents drawing on her background as an educator.
Archives
- Library of Congress (authority record)
Trivia
- Full name: Margaret Olivia Ensor Coolidge.
- Born in London in 1908; died in 2006.
- Published 27 books aimed largely at young adults and children.
- Men of Athens was a Newbery Honor book in 1963.
- Daughter of journalist and historian Robert Ensor.