Kerr, M. E.

American author of young adult fiction noted for several novels that are considered "landmarks of young adult literature."

From the description of What I really think of you : production material, ca. 1981-1982. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495347

From the description of Night kites : production material, ca. 1985-1986. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495345

From the description of I stay near you : 1 story in 3 : production material, ca. 1984-1985. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62444688

From the description of Love is a missing person : production material, ca. 1975. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62452125

From the description of Papers, 1972-1994. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62452100

From the description of M. E. Kerr introduces Fell : production material, ca. 1987. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62452101

From the description of Linger : production material, ca. 1992-1993. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62452124

From the description of Dinky Hocker shoots smack : production material, ca. 1972. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62444659

From the description of Is that you, Miss Blue? : production material, ca. 1974-1975. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62444689

From the description of If I love you, am I trapped forever? : production material, ca. 1972-1973. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495343

From the description of I'll love you when you're more like me : production material, ca. 1977. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495344

From the description of Fell down : production material, ca. 1990-1991. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62681240

From the description of Fell back : production material, ca. 1989. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62681224

From the description of Little Little : production material, ca. 1980-1981. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62681242

From the description of Gentlehands : production material, ca. 1978. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62681241

From the description of Deliver us from Evie : production material, ca. 1994. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373658

From the description of Him she loves? : production material, ca. 1984. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373675

From the description of The son of someone famous : production material, ca. 1974. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373678

From the description of Me, me, me, me, me : not a novel : production material, ca. 1982-1983. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373676

M.E. Kerr (born Marijane Meaker in Auburn, New York, in 1927) has used a variety of pen names for her works in different genres. As M.E. Kerr (a pseudonym based on her last name), she has produced over twenty novels for young adult readers.

From the description of M.E. Kerr papers, 1974. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 713898542

M. E. Kerr (pseud. of Marijane Meaker) earned a B. A. from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She was a volunteer in a writing program in New York City high schools, during which time she met the girl who would become the protagonist of her award-winning Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! She has also won awards for other books, such as Gentlehands, Little Little, and Night Kites.

From the description of M. E. Kerr Papers ca.1996-1997. (General Conference Mennonite Church). WorldCat record id: 70067115

M. E. Kerr, the pseudonym of Marijane (Agnes) Meaker, was born May 27, 1928, in Auburn, New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the U. of Missouri in 1949 and began working as a freelance writer. She published her first novel, Dark Intruder under the name Vin Packer, in 1952, and also published adult non-fiction works under the name Ann Aldrich. In 1972 she published her first book for young adults, Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack under the pseudonym M. E, Kerr. Since them M. E. Kerr has become one of the most popular and highly respected authors in American juvenile literature. Critics praised her as a brilliant and original writer and keen social observer who is not afraid of controversial subjects, and whose books address serious issues in as manner both incisive and entertaining. Critics have also lauded her books for the color and variety of her characterizations, and note that several of her novels are acknowledged landmarks of young adult literature. She continues to publish works for young adults, including the 'Fell' series dealing with the adventures of teenage detective John Fell. She also published Me, Me, Me, Me, Me in 1983, detailing her own teenage years and how many of the people and events from this period found their ways into her novels. She has received several awards for her books and continues to write books for young adults.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author vol. 20, 61, 99, 111 (listed under Marijane Meaker); Something About the Author Autobiography Series vol. 1; Children's Literature Review vol. 29

From the guide to the M. E. Kerr Papers, 1972-1994, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])