Marian Hurd McNeely facts for kids
Marian Kent Hurd McNeely (born July 26, 1877 – died December 8, 1930) was an American author who wrote exciting books for children. One of her most famous books, The Jumping-Off Place, received a special award called a Newbery Honor in 1930. This award is given to books that are considered very good in children's literature.
About Marian McNeely
Marian Kent Hurd was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1877. When she was younger, she worked for a newspaper. From 1903 to 1906, she wrote her own column. After that, she traveled to Italy and lived there for a year.
She married Lee McNeely on May 4, 1910. They had four children together. For two years, Marian and Lee lived on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. They were part of a program called homesteading. This meant they settled on land given by the government to build a home and farm. Their time there later inspired her book, The Jumping-Off Place.
Besides her books, Marian McNeely also wrote many short stories and poems. These were published in popular magazines like St. Nicholas Magazine, Ladies' Home Journal, and Literary Digest. She even wrote a funny poem called A Ballade of Losers. It was about not winning the Newbery Medal, even though her book received an Honor.
Sadly, Marian McNeely passed away on December 8, 1930. She was hit by a car while crossing a street.
Her Books and Stories
Marian McNeely wrote several books that children and young adults enjoyed. Here are some of her published works:
- 1905: Miss Billy
- 1909: When she came home from college
- 1928: Rusty Ruston: A story for brothers and sisters
- 1929: The Jumping-Off Place
- 1931: Winning Out
- 1932: The way to glory and other stories
