About Barbara Cohen
Lived 1932 – 1992 (aged 60). Barbara Cohen was an American novelist, writer and teacher.
Barbara Cohen (1932–1992) was an American author of children's literature.
Personal life Cohen graduated from Barnard College (BA, 1954) and from Rutgers University (MA, 1957). She taught high school English in several cities in New Jersey, and wrote a long-running newspaper column entitled "Books and Things." She and her husband Gene had three daughters, Leah, Sara, and Rebecca.
She was a resident of Bridgewater Township, New Jersey.
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Who was Barbara Cohen?
American author of children's literature
When was Barbara Cohen born?
Barbara Cohen was born on 15 March 1932.
When did Barbara Cohen die?
Barbara Cohen died on 29 November 1992.
What was Barbara Cohen's occupation?
Barbara Cohen was a novelist, writer and teacher.
What nationality was Barbara Cohen?
Barbara Cohen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Cohen. https://biography.guide/barbara-cohen/
MLA: "Barbara Cohen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-cohen/.
Chicago: "Barbara Cohen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barbara-cohen/.
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