Virginia Haviland
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1911 – 1988
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Who was Virginia Haviland?
Virginia Haviland was an American librarian and writer who became an international authority in children's literature. She chaired the prestigious Newbery-Caldecott Award Committee, traveled and wrote extensively. Haviland is also well known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring stories from sixteen countries.
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- Born
- May 21, 1911
Rochester - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Cornell University
- Employment
- Library of Congress
- Died
- Jan 6, 1988
Washington, D.C.
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on July 23, 2013
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