About Louise Rankin
Lived 1897 – 1951 (aged 54). Louise Rankin was an American writer.
Louise Spieker Rankin (July 2, 1897 – November 21, 1951) was an American writer of children's literature, editor, and politician. Her debut children's novel, Daughter of the Mountains, was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1949.
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Who was Louise Rankin?
American children's author
When was Louise Rankin born?
Louise Rankin was born on 2 July 1897 in Baltimore.
When did Louise Rankin die?
Louise Rankin died on 21 November 1951 in Washington, D.C..
What was Louise Rankin's occupation?
Louise Rankin was a writer.
What nationality was Louise Rankin?
Louise Rankin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Rankin. https://biography.guide/louise-rankin/
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