Roberts, Willo Davis
Variant namesBorn in Michigan, Willo Davis Roberts (1928-2004) wrote for adults but is best known for her children's books, many of which are mystery novels.
From the description of Willo Davis Roberts papers, ca. 1977 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 749995851
Author of children's literature born May 29, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI; died November 19, 2004 in Granite Falls, WA.
From the description of Willo Davis Roberts papers 2, 1985-1991. (Episcopal Divinity School). WorldCat record id: 288960968
From the description of Willo Davis Roberts papers 1, 1975-1985. (Episcopal Divinity School). WorldCat record id: 288960412
A writer of mystery, suspense, gothic, historical, and juvenile novels.
From the description of [Papers] / Willo Davis Roberts. 1966-1972. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 13872645
Willo Davis Roberts was born on May 29, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from high school in Pontiac, Michigan. On May 20, 1949, she married David W. Roberts, a writer and photographer. They have four children. Roberts was a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Science Fiction Writers of America, Authors Guild of Authors League of America, and Seattle Freelances. She won the Evansville Book Award, 1979-80, and Young Hoosier Award, 1979-80; both for Don't Hurt Laurie! Roberts believed that a writer can become stale and needs a change of pace. Consequently she wrote in a variety of literary genres. She especially enjoyed writing for children because they wrote to her with enthusiasm about her stories. Roberts died November 19, 2004.
From the guide to the Willo Davis Roberts Collection, 1966-1972, (Bowling Green State University - Browne Popular Culture Library)
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| creatorOf | Willo Davis Roberts Collection, 1966-1972 | Bowling Green State University - Browne Popular Culture Library | |
| creatorOf | Roberts, Willo Davis. [Papers] / Willo Davis Roberts. | Bowling Green State University, BGSU Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Roberts, Willo Davis, 1928-2004. Willo Davis Roberts papers 1, 1975-1985. | University of Central Missouri, James C. Kirkpatrick Library | |
| creatorOf | Roberts, Willo Davis, 1928-2004. Willo Davis Roberts papers 2, 1985-1991. | University of Central Missouri, James C. Kirkpatrick Library | |
| referencedIn | Willo Davis Roberts Collection, 1966-1972 | Bowling Green State University - Browne Popular Culture Library | |
| creatorOf | Roberts, Willo Davis. Willo Davis Roberts papers, ca. 1977 [manuscript]. | University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library |
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| associatedWith | University of Central Missouri. James C. Kirkpatrick Library. Philip A. Sadler Research Collection of Literature for Children and Young Adults. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | University of Central Missouri. James C. Kirkpatrick Library. Philip A. Sadler Research Collection of Literature for Children and Young Adults. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | University of Southern Mississippi. de Grummond Children's Literature Collection. | corporateBody |
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| Children's literature, American |
| Gothic fiction |
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| Mystery fiction |
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Birth 1928-05-29
Death 2004-11-19
