Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 28 (1949) Honor
Ruth Stiles Gannett
ルース・スタイルズ・ガネット
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1923-08-12 （New York City, New York, U.S.）
- Died
- 2024-06-11 （Trumansburg, New York, U.S.） age 100
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York City (birth / childhood) → Boston (early career) → Trumansburg, New York (longtime residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Children's author
- Active Years
- 1948-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Country School | — | — | — | 〜1937 | United States |
| George School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Vassar College | — | Chemistry | A.B.（化学） | — | United States |
City and Country School
Period:
〜1937
Year of Graduation:
1937
Country:
United States
School in Greenwich Village. She recalled being encouraged to write for fun as a child.
George School
Country:
United States
Attended (exact graduation year unknown)
Vassar College
Chemistry
Degree:
A.B.（化学）
Year of Graduation:
1944
Country:
United States
Graduated with an A.B. in chemistry in 1944
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Newbery Honor (runner-up) | My Father's Dragon | — | American Library Association | Runner-up |
Newbery Honor (runner-up)
1949
Work:
My Father's Dragon
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Runner-up
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
My Father's Dragon
1948 Children's literature / AdventureThe first of a three-part short novel series in which young Elmer sets out to rescue a young dragon. It features imaginative adventures and clever problem-solving.
CourageFriendshipAdventureImagination
Adaptations
- [Animated feature film] My Father's Dragon / Nora Twomey (2022)
Translations
- Translated into multiple languages (Japanese title: My Father's Dragon, etc.)
Elmer and the Dragon
1950 Children's literature / AdventureThe second book in the series, depicting the friendship and small adventures of Elmer and the dragon, told with lively narration and illustrations.
FriendshipGrowthAdventure
Translations
- Translated into other languages
The Dragons of Blueland
1951 Children's literature / AdventureThe third installment, concluding the series by focusing on the dragons of Blueland, their lives, and Elmer's adventures.
CommunityAdventureProtection
Translations
- Translated into other languages
The Wonderful House-Boat-Train
1949 Children's literature 63 pagesA short children's novel about a whimsical combined house-boat-train. Illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg.
WhimsyJourneyImagination
Translations
Katie and the Sad Noise
1961 Children's literature 61 pages
EmotionsEveryday wonder
Translations
Bibliography
- My Father's Dragon
- Elmer and the Dragon
- The Dragons of Blueland
- The Wonderful House-Boat-Train
- Katie and the Sad Noise
- Introduction to Edith Nesbit's The Book of Dragons (Yearling edition)
Adaptations
- My Father's Dragon (2022 animated film)
Translations of Works
- Translated into 14 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise, accessible proseHumorous and witty narrationClarity tailored to children
- Recurring Motifs
- DragonsAdventure and journeysProblem-solving by clevernessFriendship and courage
Legacy
The My Father's Dragon trilogy has been cherished as a children's classic for decades and translated into many languages. The 2022 animated film adaptation brought renewed attention from a new generation.
Archives
- Library of Congress holdings
- Project Gutenberg (works available)
- Internet Archive holdings
In Popular Culture
- 2022 Netflix animated film adaptation renewed international recognition
Quotes
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She recalled in 2012 that she was 'allowed and encouraged to write for fun' at school.
Source: Ithaca Times (2012) (2012)
Trivia
- The My Father's Dragon books were illustrated by her stepmother, Ruth Chrisman Gannett.
- Typography for the books was designed by her husband H. Peter Kahn (noted in sources).
- She and H. Peter Kahn had seven daughters.
- She was a great-granddaughter of Ezra Stiles Gannett.
- Died in 2024 at the age of 100.