Shub, Elizabeth

Polish-born American translator and editor; known particularly for translating children's books, including those by Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Elizabeth Shub worked as an associate editor of children's books for Harper & Row, for Scribner's Sons, and for Macmillan. Her translations have been awarded the ALA Notable Book citation (1969, 1971), Horn Book Honor List citation (1968, 1971), Newbery Honor Book citation (1966, 1968).

Elizabeth Shub was born in Vilno, Poland. She came to the United States, where she became a translator of children's books. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 5.

Elizabeth Shub was born in Vilno, Poland. She came to the United States, where she became a translator of children's books.

Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 5