About Agnes Hewes
Lived 1874 – 1963 (aged 89). Agnes Hewes was an American writer and children's writer.
Agnes Danforth Hewes (March 30, 1874 – September 30, 1963) was an American writer of children's literature, three times a runner-up for the annual Newbery Medal.
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Who was Agnes Hewes?
American children's writer (1874-1963)
When was Agnes Hewes born?
Agnes Hewes was born on 30 March 1874 in Tripoli.
When did Agnes Hewes die?
Agnes Hewes died on 20 September 1963 in San Francisco.
What was Agnes Hewes's occupation?
Agnes Hewes was a writer and children's writer.
What nationality was Agnes Hewes?
Agnes Hewes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Agnes Hewes. https://biography.guide/agnes-hewes/
MLA: "Agnes Hewes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/agnes-hewes/.
Chicago: "Agnes Hewes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/agnes-hewes/.
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