Bulla, Clyde Robert

Clyde Robert Bulla (b. 1914) is an American author of books for young people. He has written historical fiction, contemporary fiction, nonfiction, music, poems, retellings of operas and Biblical stories, and books set in foreign lands.

From the description of Clyde Robert Bulla papers, 1969-1973. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67840558

Author of children's literature born January 9, 1914 in King City, MO; died May 23, 2001 in Warrensburg, MO.

From the description of Clyde Robert Bulla papers 8, 1965-2005. (Episcopal Divinity School). WorldCat record id: 709921944

Clyde Robert Bulla is the recipient of many awards for his children's books, among them, the Authors Club of Los Angeles award for an outstanding children's book (1962), the Southern California Council on Children's Literature (3 awards), the Commonwealth Club of California Silver Medal (1971), the Christopher Award (1971), Children's Book Showcase (1973), Charlie May Simon Award (1978), Sequoyah Children's Book Award (1978), the South Carolina Children's Book Award (1980), and a Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies (1982).

From the description of Clyde Robert Bulla papers, 1955-1984. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62688206

Born into a farming family in Missouri in 1914, Clyde Robert Bulla was the author of over fifty children's books. His travels inspired many of his books, which were set in locations around the world as well as in America. His work reflects careful research into the time, place, and cultural background of his stories. He died in 2007.

From the description of Clyde Robert Bulla papers, 1965-1972 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 705371289