Speare, Elizabeth George

American author of children's books and teacher; b. 1908; d. 1994.

From the description of Elizabeth George Speare collection, 1957-1966. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70969805

Elizabeth George Speare was born November 21, 1908, in Melrose, MA, and died November 15, 1994, in Tucson, AZ. She was an educator and author, remembered for her historical novels for children. In 1958, she published The Witch of Blackbird Pond, for which she won the Newbery Medal. She also received a Newbery Medal for The Bronze Bow, plus numerous other honors and awards. Her novels have become classics for school children in the United States. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 5, 62, 83 Children's Literature Review, vol. 8.

From the description of Elizabeth George Speare Papers 1961. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 456170444

Elizabeth George Speare was born November 21, 1908, in Melrose, MA, and died November 15, 1994, in Tucson, AZ. She was an educator and author, remembered for her historical novels for children. In 1958, she published The Witch of Blackbird Pond, for which she won the Newbery Medal. She also received a Newbery Medal for The Bronze Bow, plus numerous other honors and awards. Her novels have become classics for school children in the United States.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 5, 62, 83 Children's Literature Review, vol. 8

From the guide to the Elizabeth George Speare Papers, 1961, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])