Barbara Ann Porte was born May 18, 1943 in New York City, NY. She attended Iowa State University and received a B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. In 1969, she graduated with a M.S. Degree in Librarianship from Palmer Graduate Library School. Ms. Porte pursued a library and writing career. She has won a number of awards and honors for her books. She is best known for her "Harry" books for beginning readers, but she does write books for middle grades and young adults. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 93, p. 160-166
From the guide to the Barbara Ann Porte Collection, 1992-, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])
Barbara Ann Porte was born May 18, 1943 in New York City, NY. She attended Iowa State University and received a B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. In 1969, she graduated with a M.S. Degree in Librarianship from Palmer Graduate Library School. Ms. Porte pursued a library and writing career. She has won a number of awards and honors for her books. She is best known for her "Harry" books for beginning readers, but she does write books for middle grades and young adults. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 93, p. 160-166.
From the description of Barbara Ann Porte Collection 1992- (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 462884212
