About Rita Kerr
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91–92). Rita Kerr was an American writer and children's writer.
Rita Kerr (October 29, 1925 – May 19, 2017) was an author of books for children and young adults. Works include The Good Old Days, Dearie Deer, Gray Eagle: The Story of a Creek Indian Boy, and The Texas Cowboy.
According to WorldCat, The Alamo cat is held by 683 libraries and Juan Seguin, a hero of Texas is held in 557; Girl of the Alamo is held by 534 libraries and Tex's tales in 525.
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Who was Rita Kerr?
American author
When was Rita Kerr born?
Rita Kerr was born on 29 October 1925.
When did Rita Kerr die?
Rita Kerr died in 2017.
What was Rita Kerr's occupation?
Rita Kerr was a writer and children's writer.
What nationality was Rita Kerr?
Rita Kerr was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Kerr. https://biography.guide/rita-kerr/
MLA: "Rita Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-kerr/.
Chicago: "Rita Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rita-kerr/.
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