Hildegarde Swift
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Hildegarde H. Swift (January 10, 1890 – January 10, 1977) was a writer of children's books. One of her books, Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer was the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal.[1] She is best known for her book The Railroad to Freedom. She won the Newbery Honor in 1933.[2][3][4]
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Hildegarde Swift | |
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Born | January 10, 1890 Clinton, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 10, 1977(1977-01-10) (aged 87) |
Occupation | Author |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Children's Literature, Biographies |
Notable works | The railroad to Freedom, The Little Red Lighthouse and The Great Gray Bridge, Little Blacknose: The Story of a Pioneer |
Partner | Arthur L. Swift |
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