1967. Guggenheim fellow, Germany.

1970. National Institute of Arts and Letters grant.

1973. L.H.D., Indiana University.

1974. Litt.D., Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

1981. Literary Lion award, New York Public Library.

1981. Eugene V. Debs Award, Eugene V. Debs Foundation; for public service.

1983. Freedom to Read Award, Chicago Public Library. [remarks]

1985. Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; for ''Displaced Persons.''

1986. Bronze Medallion, Guild Hall.