Francis Kalnay
| Francis Kalnay | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 18, 1899 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | December 2, 1992 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Subject | Hungarian |
Francis Kalnay was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1899. He came to the United States in 1919 and settled in Carmel, California, where he wrote children's books. He is the author of Chucaro: Wild Pony of the Pampa, which won a Newbery Honor in 1959.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Francis Kalnay". Goodreads. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
External links
- Francis Kalnay at Library of Congress Authorities, with 7 catalogue records
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