Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s. Jan 24, 2010 when two poor greasers, johnny, and ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. She wrote, simply put, so id have something to read. What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. Sep 22, 2015 an important theme in the book the outsiders by s. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. This award is the margaret alexander edwards award in 1988. The outsiders 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Asked in the outsiders what book or author awards have been received for the outsiders. When two poor greasers, johnny, and ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. Zarrow award for young readers literature 1991 and more awards. While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the 1960s. I created a book cover design for the outsiders by s. Hintons first and only award for a childrens book is the parents choice silver honor book award, which she won for the puppy sister.
Im doing a book jacket for the book the outsiders by s. The book has been awarded with books i loved best yearly bilby awards for secondary 1991, and many others. The greasers and socs are divided by their wealth, social class and opportunities to succeed. But my enjoyment of the book was marred by the glaring absence of any wellknown female outliers. Sep 23, 2015 the outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. The murder gets under ponyboys skin, causing his world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser. What are some awards that i can assign to the outsiders characters. Although in the beginning of the book the socs and greasers hate each other, they begin to realise they are not that different and have several similarities.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. About the outsiders the outsiders was written by s. This assignment inspires ponyboy to write about the greasers and the socs, and his autobiographical theme turns into the novel the outsiders. The outsiders penguinpuffin book awards 2014 on behance. Newbery medal winners, 1922 present association for. The outsiders closing the awards sodapop dally johnny darry ponyboy sensitive award responsible award lighthearted award loyal award open minded award each character deserves an award for a quality they showed in the book that is specific to them. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films released in 1983. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
The outsiders, tex and taming the star runner each received five different book awards. Ala best books for young adults 1971 chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor book 1971 massachusetts childrens book award 1978 rumble fish. E hinton and it asks for me to list the awards it has recived if any. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. It also won the media and methods maxi award and was named one of the ala best young adult books, both in 1975. In 1979, hinton received three other awards for both tex and taming the star runner.
Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres. By chapter four or so, i noticed it and mentioned it to joe, and then it just kept getting worse to the point that it was didnt exactly read this book joe and i listened to it in the car on the way home from visiting family for christmas. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. Hinton was also the first recipient of the ala school library journal service award. Susan eloise hinton 1950 biography personal, addresses. For those curious about the fo award winners in past years, you will find links to each of the previous fo awards articles on this page. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face today. Over the years, the outsiders has won various awards, including making the new york herald tribune best teenage books list and the chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor book, both in 1967. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. New york herald tribune best teenage books list, 1967 chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor. I decided to create typography for the title and quote of the book in a style of 70s hand painted signage to fit with the setting of the story.
Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner. Although in the beginning of the book the socs and greasers hate each other, they begin to. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Best theme writtin the outsiders awards image by tom mooring the heroic award the love lost award sodapop gets the brother of the year award. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. The ending of the book was sad, but i liked it anyway. If you were to give 5 characters an award, what would you.
Hinton is a great book about friendship and not judging people before getting to know them. It is appropriate for readers over the age of 10 although some of the themes in the book are mature. She got 5 for her book the outsiders, 3 for that was then this is now, 3 for rumble fish, and 7 for her book tex. I chose this award for soda because when you read the book it always sounds like soda is always there for ponyboy when he needs him. Jun 15, 2011 im doing a book jacket for the book the outsiders by s.
Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young readers. Association of american publishers, professional and scholarly publishing division winners. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. I really liked this book because it seemed so realistic. Susan eloise hinton is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels set in oklahoma. She won the margaret alexander edwards award in 1988. What awards did the book the outsiders win answers. If you were to give 5 characters an award, what would you give them and why.
Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. Hinton has won the ala best books for young adults award four times. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The outsiders book cover design as part of the puffin design award i created a cover design for the book the outsiders by s.
My aim for this project was to create a design that was appealing to its teenage target market, while also grabbing the attention of adults. It makes the reader see that at the end of the day, as ponyboy says, we see the same sunset. Best young adult books citation, both 1975, and massachusetts childrens book award, 1979, all for the outsiders. By chapter four or so, i noticed it and mentioned it to joe, and then it just kept getting worse to the point that it was didnt exactly read this book joe and i listened to. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. He offers to raise ponyboys grade if he turns in a wellwritten autobiographical theme. Forty years later this 2007 essay discusses the novels 40th anniversary, and why we still love it after all those years.
Welcome to the results of the 17th annual football outsiders awards the best and worst players of the year, as voted on by you, our readers. Even if youve already delved into ponyboys tumultuous adolescence, you can probably still learn. Hinton is widely read in secondary schools across the nation. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world.