Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (1934) Nominee
Sarah Lindsay Schmidt
サラ・リンディン・シュミット
Sarah Lindsay Schmidt
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1877-08-24 （Chicago, Illinois, US）
- Died
- 1965-01-31 （Fort Collins, Colorado, US） age 87
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Methodist
- Residence History
- Chicago, Illinois (birth) → Sterling, Illinois (teaching) → Whitewater, Wisconsin (teaching) → Fort Collins, Colorado (long-term residence; died)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's author, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1900-1943
- Affiliations
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (faculty), Colorado State University (faculty)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Northwestern University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Columbia University | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Chicago
Country:
United States
Began writing for children after graduation
Northwestern University
Country:
United States
Studied additionally; details not specified
Columbia University
Country:
United States
Studied additionally; details not specified
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Newbery Honor | New Land | — | American Library Association | ニューベリーオナー受賞 |
Newbery Honor
1934
Work:
New Land
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
ニューベリーオナー受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
New Land
1933 Children's literatureA children's novel set against pioneering and farming life. Praised for its accurate depictions of agricultural and local life; received a Newbery Honor in 1934.
PioneeringFarmingFamily
Ranching on Eagle Eye
1936 Children's literatureA children's story about ranch life and youth coming of age. Critics praised its accurate detail regarding farms and ranching.
RanchingComing of ageCommunity
Shadow over Winding Ranch
1940 Children's literatureSet on a ranch, the novel weaves adventure, relationships, and local issues into its narrative.
Ranch lifeAdventureInterpersonal relationships
The Hurricane Mystery
1943 Children's literatureA children's tale combining a natural disaster and a mystery. Notable for its depiction of the local environment and nature.
Natural disasterMysterySense of place
Bibliography
- New Land (1933)
- Ranching on Eagle Eye (1936)
- Shadow over Winding Ranch (1940)
- The Hurricane Mystery (1943)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic prose emphasizing accurate, factual detailPlain, accessible narrative voice suited for children
- Recurring Motifs
- Farm and ranch lifePioneering spiritHuman relationship with nature
Health
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Serious fall in 1961 followed by declining health1961-1965Never fully recovered after the fall; health declined and she died in a rest home in 1965.
Legacy
Sarah Lindsay Schmidt is known for children's books notable for accurate portrayals of farming, ranching, and mining. Her New Land received a Newbery Honor in 1934, bringing her wider recognition.
Trivia
- Her grandfather Thomas Milner was one of the first Methodist ministers in Chicago.
- New Land was named a Newbery Honor title in 1934.
- She worked as a teacher throughout her life, including teaching English at Colorado State University.