Ruth Krauss
American writer
Ruth Ida Krauss was an American writer of children's books, including The Carrot Seed, and of theatrical poems for adult readers. Many of her books are still in print. Wikipedia
Born: July 25, 1901, Baltimore, MD
Died: July 10, 1993 (age 91 years), Westport, CT
Spouse: Crockett Johnson (m. 1943–1975)
Alma mater: Parsons School of Design
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