![]() ![]() I chose Rachel Field’s " Hitty: Her First Hundred Years," the 1930 winner, for this column to demonstrate the fine quality of writing found in these early winners and show the depth of human emotion found in these books. ![]() Though they may use phrases considered inappropriate today, they often tell powerful stories of their times. But the neglect of these early works is a loss for everyone. In today’s winners, this has changed dramatically. ![]() In the works of the early winners, few minority people are prominent in the books. The cultural themes portrayed in the books reflect values held important by the society. The pre-World War II books tend to move at a slower pace than those written in recent times. Like all of literature, the literary works chosen were written during a certain cultural time period. The winners of this prestigious award are some of the finest writing ever published in children’s literature. The Newbery Medal has been awarded for 100 years. Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1929, 207 pages. By Rachel Field, illustrated by Dorothy P. ![]()
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