Byars, Betsy Cromer.

Betsy Byers was born on August 7, 1928 in Charlotte, NC. She is most noted for her ability to characterize the troubled lives of young adults.

From the description of Betsy Byars papers 1978. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 37961998

Author of primarily children's literature, she received the Newberry Medal in 1971 and the American Book Award in 1981.

From the description of Betsy Byars papers, 1962-1991. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 25958035

Betsy Cromer Byars was born in North Carolina in 1928. She attended Furman University from 1946-1948. She received a BA from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1950. She also attended West Virginia University. She did not start writing for children until she was in her thirties. Byars is now a prolific author who has won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal for Summer of the Swans in 1971. She is known for her sympathetic and humorous characterizations and plots. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, v. 80, pp. 29-35.

From the guide to the Betsy Cromer Byars Papers, 1969-1979, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

Betsy Cromer Byars was born in North Carolina in 1928. She attended Furman University from 1946-1948. She received a BA from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1950. She also attended West Virginia University. She did not start writing for children until she was in her thirties. Byars is now a prolific author who has won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal for Summer of the Swans in 1971. She is known for her sympathetic and humorous characterizations and plots.

From the description of Betsy Cromer Byars Papers 1969-1979. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 475473319