Irene Hunt, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Irene Hunt

American children's writer

Date of Birth: 08-May-1902

Date of Death: 18-May-2001

Profession: writer, teacher, children's writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Irene Hunt

  • Irene Hunt (May 18, 1907 – May 18, 2001) was an American children's writer known best for historical novels.
  • She was a runner-up for the Newbery Medal for her first book, Across Five Aprils, and won the medal for her second, Up a Road Slowly.
  • For her contribution as a children's writer she was U.S.
  • nominee in 1974 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition available to creators of children's books.

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