Virginia Hamilton

Virginia Hamilton (1936–2002) was an American writer, novelist and ethnologist.

Also recorded as Virginia Esther Hamilton.

Overview

Born at Yellow Springs in 1936, died at Dayton in 2002.

In detail

Virginia Hamilton studied at Antioch University, Antioch College and Ohio State University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is belletristic literature and children's literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are children's.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Yellow Springs and New York City.

Works named in the authority record are M. C. Higgins, the Great.

Distinctions recorded are Hans Christian Andersen Award, MacArthur Fellows Program, Newbery Medal and Edgar Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Virginia Hamilton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q273873: Virginia Hamilton

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