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Dorothy Rhoads

1895 – 1986

American children's author

Writer

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About Dorothy Rhoads

Lived 1895 – 1986 (aged 90). Dorothy Rhoads was an American writer.

Dorothy Rhoads (March 19, 1895 – February 21, 1986) was an American writer of children's literature. Her book The Corn Grows Ripe was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1953.

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Important facts

Born

19 March 1895, Illinois

Birth century

19th century

Died

21 February 1986, Santa Fe

Occupation

Writer

Nationality

United States

Education

Wellesley College

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dorothy Rhoads's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dorothy Rhoads?

American children's author

When was Dorothy Rhoads born?

Dorothy Rhoads was born on 19 March 1895 in Illinois.

When did Dorothy Rhoads die?

Dorothy Rhoads died on 21 February 1986 in Santa Fe.

What was Dorothy Rhoads's occupation?

Dorothy Rhoads was a writer.

What nationality was Dorothy Rhoads?

Dorothy Rhoads was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dorothy Rhoads

· Wikidata: Q104214147

· DBpedia: Dorothy Rhoads

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