Shub, Elizabeth

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

From the description of Elizabeth Shub Collection of Isaac Bashevis Singer Papers, 1967-1985. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 78982059

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).

From the description of Papers, 1971-1982. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280490

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.

From the description of Elizabeth Shub Papers 1971-1982. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 437298026

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

From the guide to the Elizabeth Shub Papers, 1971-1982, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])