Barbara Robinson (author)

Barbara Robinson (October 24, 1927 – July 9, 2013) was an American author best known for her children's books, particularly The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1972) and The Best School Year Ever (1994).[1][2]

Biography

Barbara Robinson was born and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, and had no brothers or sisters.[1] Her father died when she was three. Robinson's mother, a schoolteacher in Portsmouth for forty-nine years, got her interest in books, and she began writing very early. Robinson attended Allegheny College, where she received a bachelor's degree in theatre.[3]

In addition to her children's books, Robinson wrote many short stories in publications such as McCall's, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal, and has some books of poetry.

Robinson lived in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. She died July 9, 2013, at her home in Berwyn. She was 85 and had cancer. Robinson had two daughters with her husband John F. Robinson: Carolyn and Marjorie; three grandchildren: Tomas, Marcos, and Lucas.[4]

Works

The Herdmans

References

  1. 1 2 William Yardley (July 13, 2013). "Barbara Robinson, Children's Book Author, Dies at 85". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ discoveryeducation.com authordate.pdf
  3. ↑ Yardley, William. "Barbara Robinson, Children's Book Author, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Barbara Robinson dies at 85; wrote 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'". Los Angeles Times. July 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-19.

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