Esther Averill
American writer and illustrator of children's books / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Esther Averill (July 24, 1902 – May 19, 1992) was an American writer and illustrator best known for the Cat Club picture books, a collection of 13 stories featuring Jenny Linsky, a small black cat who always wears a red scarf. She was also an editor and publisher.
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Born | Esther Holden Averill (1902-07-24)July 24, 1902[1] Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States[1] |
Died | May 19, 1992(1992-05-19) (aged 89) New York City, New York, United States |
Occupation | Illustrator, Publisher, Writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Vassar College (1923)[2] |
Genre | Children's picture books |
Notable works | The Cat Club series |
Notable awards | New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year, for Jenny's Birthday Book (1954) |
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