Wrightson, Patricia

Patricia Wrightson was born on June 19, 1921 in New South Wales, Australia. She has been a writer since the 1950s, with over 20 books to her credit. She is noted as the most distinguished writer for children in her native Australia. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 112, pp. 202-206.

From the description of Patricia Wrightson Papers 1968-1974. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 460039904

Australian children's author, born in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia in 1921. She has written more than fifteen books for children often using aboriginal folk-spirits to enrich her tales.

From the description of Papers, 1977. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 26753813

Patricia Wrightson was born on June 19, 1921 in New South Wales, Australia. She has been a writer since the 1950s, with over 20 books to her credit. She is noted as the most distinguished writer for children in her native Australia.

Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 112, pp. 202-206.

From the guide to the Patricia Wrightson Papers, 1968-1974, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])