Calhoun, Mary Roberts

Writing under the name Mary Calhoun, Mary Huiskamp Wilkins has written juvenile and young adult books chiefly in four broad categories: historical themes on the Mississippi River Valley, elfin folklore, the "Katie John" books and her animal books, ranging from Wobble (1958) to her Henry books (1990s). She is the recipient of SLJ Best Books citation, the California Young Readers Medal, the Cholorado Children't Book Award (1981), among other awards and honors.

From the description of Mary Calhoun papers, 1959-1992. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62492569

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