Virginia Haviland

Virginia Haviland (May 21, 1911 – January 6, 1988) was an American librarian and writer who became an international authority in children's literature. She chaired the prestigious Newbery-Caldecott Award Committee, traveled and wrote extensively. Haviland is also well known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring stories from sixteen countries.

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Virginia Haviland
Birth dateMay 21, 1911
Birth place
Rochester New York , United States , New York
Nationality
United States
Date of deathJanuary 01, 0028
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States
Relatives
Known for
Library of Congress

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