About Irene Hunt
Lived 1902 – 2001 (aged 99). Irene Hunt was an American writer, teacher, children's writer and novelist.
Irene Hunt (May 18, 1902 – May 18, 2001) was an American children's writer known best for historical novels. She was a runner-up for the Newbery Medal for her first book, Across Five Aprils, and won the medal for her second, Up a Road Slowly.
"Irene Hunt", Contemporary Authors Online, Thomson Gale, entry updated 25 February 2002
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Who was Irene Hunt?
American children's writer (1902–2001)
When was Irene Hunt born?
Irene Hunt was born on 8 May 1902.
When did Irene Hunt die?
Irene Hunt died on 18 May 2001 in Champaign.
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Irene Hunt was a writer, teacher, children's writer and novelist.
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Irene Hunt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irene Hunt. https://biography.guide/irene-hunt/
MLA: "Irene Hunt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/irene-hunt/.
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