Irene Hunt
American children's writer
Irene Hunt 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. Wikipedia
Born: May 18, 1907, Pontiac, IL
Died: May 18, 2001 (age 94 years), Savoy, IL
Awards: John Newbery Medal
Books