Inez Hogan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Inez Hogan

American artist

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1895

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Inez Hogan (5 August 1895-February 1973) was an American author and illustrator of children's books, particularly animal stories.
She was born in Washington, D.C.
and attended the Cape Cod School of Art.
She lived in Provincetown and New York City.
Hogan wrote 63 books, including many about her character Nicodemus.
She illustrated another 19 books, including the first edition of Epaminondas and His Auntie by Sara Cone Bryant.
The black characters in Hogan's books were often portrayed with African American stereotypes.
From the 1930s until her death, children's books were her sole means of support.
Of this she said "I can think of no happier way to make a living."Inez Hogan died in February 1973 in Orleans, Massachusetts.