About Elsa Marston
Lived 1933 – 2017 (aged 83). Elsa Marston was an American children's writer and writer.
Elsa Harik (née Marston), (March 18, 1933 – February 16, 2017) known professionally as Elsa Marston, is an American author of children's books about the Middle East and North Africa. She died after completing her last book, "I Just Kept Walking." She graduated from the University of Iowa (BA) and Harvard University (MA).
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Who was Elsa Marston?
American author
When was Elsa Marston born?
Elsa Marston was born on 18 March 1933.
When did Elsa Marston die?
Elsa Marston died on 16 February 2017.
What was Elsa Marston's occupation?
Elsa Marston was a children's writer and writer.
What nationality was Elsa Marston?
Elsa Marston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsa Marston. https://biography.guide/elsa-marston/
MLA: "Elsa Marston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsa-marston/.
Chicago: "Elsa Marston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsa-marston/.
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