At its meeting on saturday, june 23, 2018, the association for library service to children board voted to change the name of the laura ingalls wilder. Jun 25, 2018 the laura ingalls wilder medal, a significant achievement award in childrens literature presented by a division of the american library assn. A national literary association voted saturday to remove author laura ingalls wilders name from a childrens book award saying the authors representation of certain races in her little. American librarians defend renaming laura ingalls wilder award. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from book award the association for library service to children voted unanimously to strike wilders name from a major children. Laura ingalls wilders name stripped from book award over. Wapo laura ingalls wilders name stripped from childrens book award over little house depictions of native americans laura ingalls wilder was on. Laura ingalls wilder medal childrens literature research guides. Reading laura ingalls wilder while black writers digest. On saturday, the association for library service to children board, an arm of.
Jun 26, 2018 the american library association ala has stressed that its decision to drop laura ingalls wilders name from its childrens literature award due to racist sentiments in her books is not. The honor, formerly the laura ingalls wilder award, is now named the. Laura ingalls wilder was on the brink of having an award named in her honor, from the association for library service to children, when in 1952 a reader complained to the publisher of little. The laura ingalls wilder award was changed to the childrens literature legacy award due to racist themes in wilders books. Laura elizabeth ingalls wilder february 7, 1867 february 10, 1957 was an american writer known for the little house on the prairie series of childrens books, published between 1932 and 1943, which were based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family during the 1970s and early 1980s, the television series little house on the prairie was loosely based on the little house books. The author jacqueline woodson, known for awardwinning books. Learn more about wilders life and literary career in this article. The american library association ala has stressed that its decision to drop laura ingalls wilders name from its childrens literature award due to. The wilder award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have made, over a period of. The association for library service to children removed the name over concerns with how the author portrayed blacks and. They were stereotypical, offensive, and downright prejudiced the term. The childrens literature legacy award known as the laura ingalls wilder medal until 2018 is a prize awarded by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala, to writers or illustrators of childrens books published in the united states who have, over a period of years, made substantial and lasting contributions to childrens.
Laura ingalls wilder wrote the well known series of little house books describing her familys life in the. Milton meltzer, best known for his works of historical nonfiction, is the 2001 laura ingalls wilder award winner. The first comprehensive historical biography of laura ingalls wilder, the beloved author of the little house on the prairie books. Stripping laura ingalls wilders name from literature. It recognizes an author or illustrator whose works have made a lasting contribution to childrens literature in the united states. Jul 03, 2018 when the association for library service to children alsc created a book award named after laura ingalls wilder, it was intended to honor a contemporary and highly respected author. The author of the little house on the prairie series, laura ingalls wilder, had her name removed from a prestigious childrens book award because of dated cultural attitudes contained in her.
Laura ingalls wilder was born on february 7, 1867 near the small settlement of pepin, wisconsin, the second child to charles phillip ingalls and his wife, caroline lake ingalls. Laura ingalls wilders name has been removed from a childrens book award over concerns of how her writings depicted black people and native americans. Childrens literature legacy award recipients association. Laura ingalls wilder name removed from childrens book award. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from book award video. Jun 27, 2018 laura ingalls wilder, author of the beloved little house on the prairie books, is the latest american icon to fall under the tomahawk if thats a term wilders critics will still. James long way down, written by jason reynolds and published by atheneum.
Jun 25, 2018 laura ingalls wilder, beloved in the ozarks and beyond, will have her name removed from a prestigious literary award. The association for library service to children alsc, which is part of the american library association, voted on monday to change the name of the laura ingalls wilder award to the childrens. This award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution. Ashley bryan is the winner of the 2009 laura ingalls wilder award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a. Laura ingalls wilder award book awards winners of book. The bronze medal prize is named after its first winner, twentiethcentury american author laura ingalls wilder. Laura ingalls wilder award intellectual freedom blog. Popular laura ingalls wilder award books goodreads. Jun 25, 2018 laura ingalls wilder was on the brink of having an award named in her honor, from the association for library service to children, when in 1952 a reader complained to the publisher of little. In her books, wilder would later come to call the cabin the. Wilder, then in her 90s, was deeply appreciative and was the first person to receive it.
The childrens literature legacy award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have made, over a period of years, a significant and lasting contribution to childrens literature through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all childrens lives and experiences. Apr 16, 2019 laura ingalls wilder was born on february 7, 1867, to charles and caroline ingalls in their log cabin just outside of pepin, wisconsin. Laura ingalls wilders name stripped from childrens book award over little house depictions of native americans by washington post on jun 25, 2018 at. Laura ingalls wilder book award controversy lacks critical. Laura ingall wilders name stripped from childrens book award.
Prestigious laura ingalls wilder award renamed over racial. When i first heard about the controversy surrounding the american library associations decision to rename the laura ingalls wilder award to the childrens literature legacy award, i didnt rememberbut was not surprised bythe passages from wilders work surfacing in the media. The reason the ala gave for erasing wilders name from the award is that although her work holds a significant place in the history of childrens literature and continues to be read today, we had to grapple with the inconsistency between the authors legacy and our core values of inclusiveness, integrity and respect. The telegram wilder received on her 87th birthday informing her of the award continued, in future years the award will be made in your name and be called the laura ingalls wilder award.
Laura ingalls wilder, author of the beloved little house on the prairie books, is the latest american icon to fall under the tomahawk if thats a term wilder s critics will still. Wilders books, particularly the little house series based on her. Laura ingalls wilder award renamed the childrens literature. Millions of readers of little house on the prairie believe they know laura ingallsthe pioneer girl who survived blizzards and nearstarvation on the great plains, and the woman who wrote the famous autobiographical books. Jun 24, 2018 a division of the american library association has voted to remove the name of laura ingalls wilder from a major childrens book award, over concerns about how the author portrayed african. This award honors and author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have made a. Librarians drop laura ingalls wilders name from award, citing concerns about racial stereotypes. Originally, the laura ingalls wilder medal was awarded every five years. White pulitzer prize special citations and awards 1978, l. The bronze medal prize was named after its first winner, twentieth century. Welcome to the childrens literature legacy award home.
Laura ingalls wilder, author of the beloved little house on the prairie books, is the latest american icon to fall under the tomahawk if thats a term wilders critics will still. An ode to the fresh cut, written by derrick barnes, illustrated by gordon c. Jun 26, 2018 laura ingalls wilder s name has been removed from a childrens book award over concerns of how her writings depicted black people and native americans. Jun 26, 2018 the author laura ingalls wilder, at 17. Laura ingalls wilders name stripped from childrens book. The award is named in honor of laura ingalls wilder, author of the popular little house series of books, which later became the basis for a television series. Winshippen new england award 1977, laura ingalls wilder medal 1970 and more awards. The laura ingalls wilder award, established in 1954, honors an author or illustrator whose books are published in the u.
The award, a bronze medal, honors an author or illustrator whose books, published. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from national book award. The us association for library service to children alsc has removed laura ingalls wilders name from one of its awards over racist views and language. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from book award over. Laura ingalls wilder was on the brink of having an award named in her honor, from the association for library service to children, when in 1952 a. Jun 28, 2018 the award, also referred to as the wilder medal, was established in 1954, and was first given to laura ingalls wilder.
Jun 25, 2018 the us association for library service to children alsc has removed laura ingalls wilder s name from one of its awards over racist views and language. The childrens literature legacy award known as the laura ingalls wilder medal until 2018 is a prize awarded by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala, to writers or illustrators of childrens books published in the united states who have, over a period of years, made. The little house collection box set full color by laura ingalls wilder 20120117 by laura ingalls wilder jan 1, 1823 5. The american library association is dropping laura ingalls wilders name from a prestigious childrens literature award in order to distance the honor. It was awarded every three years, then every two years, and as of 2016, every year.
Librarians airbrush laura ingalls wilders name from award. Laura ingalls wilder, born in 1867 outside pepin, wisconsin, is the author of the immensely. The laura ingalls wilder medal is a prize awarded by the american library association ala to writers or illustrators of childrens books published in the united states who have over a period of years made substantial and lasting contributions to childrens literature. Jun 25, 2018 laura ingalls wilder s name stripped from childrens book award over little house depictions of native americans by washington post on jun 25, 2018 at 7. A division of the american library association has voted to remove the name of laura ingalls wilder from a major childrens book award, over concerns about how the author portrayed african. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from book award over racism. When the association for library service to children alsc created a book award named after laura ingalls wilder, it was intended to honor a contemporary and highly respected author. Laura ingalls wilder, american author of childrens fiction based on her own youth in the american midwest. Laura ingalls wilder was born on february 7, 1867, to charles and caroline ingalls in their log cabin just outside of pepin, wisconsin. At the time of her birth, her older sister, mary amelia, was two years old. Laura ingalls wilder, the woman who wrote the little house on the prairie book series, was removed as the namesake of a prestigious childrens book award.
Laura ingalls wilders name removed from prestigious award. A complete list of past winners of the laura ingalls wilder medal 19542017 and the childrens literature legacy award 2018 and beyond, administered by the association for library service to children, and honoring an author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have over a period of years made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children through. The award, also referred to as the wilder medal, was established in 1954, and was first given to laura ingalls wilder. Laura ingalls wilders name removed from book award over racism concerns.
Some portion of the nominees active career in books for children must have. The laura ingalls wilder medal, a significant achievement award in childrens literature presented by a division of the american library assn. Librarians drop laura ingalls wilders name from award. Katherine paterson is an american author best known for childrens novels. The american library association is dropping laura ingalls wilder s name from a prestigious childrens literature award in order to distance the honor. Check all the awards won and nominated for by katherine paterson laura ingalls wilder medal 20, astrid lindgren memorial award 2006, hans christian andersen award for writing 1998 and more awards. A complete list of past winners of the laura ingalls wilder medal 19542017 and the childrens literature legacy award 2018 and beyond, administered by the association for library service to children, and honoring an author or illustrator whose books, published in the united states, have over a period of years made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. American library association removes laura ingalls wilder. Welcome to the childrens literature legacy award home page. Laura elizabeth ingalls wilder february 7, 1867 february 10, 1957 was an american writer known for the little house on the prairie series of childrens books, published between 1932 and 1943, which were based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family. The name of bestselling author laura ingalls wilder has been dropped from an american childrens literature award because of racist content in her books based on 19thcentury settler. February 7, 1867 february 10, 1957 was an american writer known for the little house on the prairie series of childrens novels 1932 to 1943 based on her childhood in a settler family. Jun 25, 2018 librarians drop laura ingalls wilder s name from award, citing concerns about racial stereotypes.