Ann Weil

Ann Yezner Weil (August 31, 1908 – July 31, 1969) was an American writer of children's literature. Her book Red Sails to Capri was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1953.^[1]

Ann Yezner Weil
Born	Ann Yezner (1908-08-31)August 31, 1908 Harrisburg, Illinois, USA
Died	(1969-07-31)July 31, 1969
Occupation	Author
Genre	Children's literature

Biography

Ann Yezner was born in Harrisburg, Illinois, on August 31, 1908. She attended the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, and Evansville College, finally settling in Evansville, Indiana. She married Sam Weil in 1930.^[2][3]

Weil wrote her first book, The Silver Fawn, in 1939. Much of her later output consisted of biographies for children.^[3] However, Red Sails to Capri, which won her a Newbery Honor in 1953, was a historical fiction novel.^[4]

Weil died in 1969. Her papers are held by the University of Southern Mississippi library.^[3]

References

1. "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present". American Library Association. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
2. "Weil, Ann, 1908-1969". Library of Congress. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
3. "Ann Weil Papers". University of Southern Mississippi. July 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
4. "Ann Weil". Penguin Random House. Retrieved January 20, 2021.