Literary Birthdays: Jane Yolen
Jane Hyatt Yolen was born on February 11, 1939 in New York City.
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Literary Birthdays: Rosemary Wells
On January 29, 1943 Rosemary Wells was born in New York City. “When I was a child, I remember drawing more than any other single thing.”
Literary Birthdays: Louisa May Alcott
On November 29, 1832 Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, PA. Alcott grew up in Boston and Concord, MA, at a time when girls were not expected or encouraged to become educated.
Literary Birthdays: Katherine Paterson
Katherine Womeldorf Paterson was born on October 31, 1932 in Huai’an, China.
Literary Birthdays: Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City, NY.
Literary Birthdays: Mary Shelley
Mary Godwin Shelley was born in England on August 30, 1797.
Literary Birthdays: Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George was born on July 2, 1919.
Literary Birthdays: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe was born on June 14, 1811 in Litchfield, CT.
Literary Birthdays: Margaret Wise Brown
Margaret Wise Brown was born on May 23, 1910 in Brooklyn, NY.
Literary Birthdays: Beverly Cleary
April 12th is the birthday of author Beverly Cleary. It is also the day to Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.)!
Reading News: Mem Fox’s Birthday
March 5th is Mem Fox’s birthday. Fox has authored over forty books for children and several books for adults. As a student, professor, and author on literacy, Fox is an avid proponent of reading aloud to kids. Her book Reading Magic explains how and why reading to your kids is one of the best things […]