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Erick Berry

1892 – 1974

American author

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About Erick Berry

Lived 1892 – 1974 (aged 81–82). Erick Berry was an American writer, illustrator, editor and children's writer.

Evangel Allena Champlin Best (January 4, 1892 – February 1974), better known by her pen name Erick Berry, was an American author, illustrator and editor.

Early and personal life

Berry was born on January 4, 1892, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was married at least twice, the second time to fellow writer Herbert Best. She derived her pen name from her interest in Eric Pape and the surname of her first husband. Berry died in February 1974 at the age of 82.

Career

Berry published many children's books from the 1930s to the 60s, and worked as an author, illustrator, and editor. Perhaps the most popular book she wrote was 1933's Winged Girl of Knossos, which she also illustrated. It won a Newbery Honor in 1934. In that year, Anne Dempster Kyle's The Apprentice of Florence, illustrated by Berry, won the same award. She also illustrated several of her husband Best's works, one of which, Garram the Hunter: A Boy of the Hill Tribes, also won a Newbery Honor. She also edited at least one publication, Walter and Marion Havighurst's 1949 children's historical novel Song of the Pines.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1974
Nationality
Also known as
Allena Champlin, Allena Champlin Best, Evangel Allena Champlin, Evangel Allena Champlin Best, Allena Best, Anne Maxon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erick Berry?

American author

When was Erick Berry born?

Erick Berry was born on 4 January 1892 in New Bedford.

When did Erick Berry die?

Erick Berry died in 1974.

What was Erick Berry's occupation?

Erick Berry was a writer, illustrator, editor and children's writer.

What nationality was Erick Berry?

Erick Berry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erick Berry

· Wikidata: Q35202244

· DBpedia: Erick Berry

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