About Johanna Hurwitz
Born 1937. Johanna Hurwitz is an American writer, children's writer and librarian.
Johanna Hurwitz (born October 9, 1937) is an American author of more than sixty children's books. She has sold millions of books in many different languages.
Life and career Hurwitz graduated from Queens College, New York with a degree in English and from the Columbia University School of Library Service with a master's in library science.
After many years working as a librarian, Hurwitz wrote her first book, Busybody Nora, in 1976,
Hurwitz's books include biographies for children on subjects such as Anne Frank, Astrid Lindgren, Leonard Bernstein, and Helen Keller. Her 1999 book, The Just Desserts Club, combined related short stories with recipes.
Hurwitz is the aunt of Garance Franke-Ruta and Ted Frank.
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Who is Johanna Hurwitz?
American children's writer
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Johanna Hurwitz was born on 9 October 1937 in New York City.
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Johanna Hurwitz is a writer, children's writer and librarian.
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Johanna Hurwitz is American.
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