Joan Blos, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joan Blos

American children's writer

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1928

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 12-Oct-2017

Profession: writer, children's writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Joan Winsor Blos (December 9, 1928 – October 12, 2017) was an American writer, teacher and advocate for children's literacy.For her 1979 historical novel, A Gathering of Days, Blos won the U.S.
National Book Award in category Children's Books and the Newbery Medal for the year's most distinguished contribution to American children's literature. She was born in New York City. She lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan.