Fran Manushkin | |
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Born | November 2, 1942 |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Illinois and Roosevelt University |
Occupation | Author |
Fran Manushkin (born November 2, 1942) is an American children's book author.[1] She originally began as a children's book editor before transferring to an author.[2] She attended the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University.[1] Manushkin has authored over 20 children's books receiving high critical acclaim.[2] She received the Notable Children's book citation award from the Association of Jewish Libraries in 2000, for her book Come Let Us Be Joyful: The Story of Hava Nagila.[1][citation needed]