Munro Leaf

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1905 – 1976

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Who was Munro Leaf?

Wilbur Monroe Leaf, was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, a children's classic which he wrote on a yellow legal-length pad in less than an hour. Labeled as subversive, it stirred an international controversy.

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Born
Dec 4, 1905
Hamilton
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Harvard University
Died
Dec 21, 1976

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on July 23, 2013

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