Townsend, John Rowe
Variant namesJohn Rowe Townsend was born in Leeds, England in 1922. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, worked as a journalist for the Manchester Guardian, and began his career as a children's book writer in his late thirties. He writes books for both children and young adults; his work has been praised in England, the United States, and other countries. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 132, pp.203-224.
From the description of John Rowe Townsend papers 1965-1975. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 436027533
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| referencedIn | Langton, Jane, 1922-. Jane Langton papers, 1947-2007 (bulk 1970-2007) | Lincoln Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Townsend, John Rowe. John Rowe Townsend papers 1965-1975. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis |
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Birth 1922-05-22
Death 2014-03-24
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