Study of 1970 Newberry Award Winners: Censoship, Realism or Racism, Authorship and Readership

Newbery Award;children"s literature;censorship;racial stereotyping;African Americans;College of Arts and Sciences: Liberal Studies

McCatty, Susan J.Flint ;

University of Michigan

关键词: Newbery Award;    children";    s literature;    censorship;    racial stereotyping;    African Americans;    College of Arts and Sciences: Liberal Studies;   

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瑞士|英语

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【 摘 要 】

In Part One, I explore the issues of censorship and the rights of children. Who should select books for children, what are the opponents and proponents fighting for, and what laws exist in regards to censorship, are just a few of the topics explored. Part Two begins with an introduction to racial stereotyping and ethnic bias. After defining the goals of the Newbery Award, five 1970 novels are examined and evaluated based on the presence of Black stereotypes within the novels. Each book review begins with a summary that is followed with observations and personal commentary. The results of this evaluation are not as predicted. The intent of Part Three is to bring Part One and Part Two together. I begin with a presentation of the award winning books;; reflection of past reviews and comments leading to views and perceptions of the novels today. In this section I have incorporated a biographical sketch of the author. Finally, I have given consideration to the audiences of children’s books using as a primary source, interviews and surveys of 100 middle school aged students.