Virginia Haviland | |
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Born | Rochester, New York, US | 21 May 1911
Died | 6 January 1988 Washington, D.C., US | (aged 76)
Occupation(s) | Author, Editor, Librarian |
Employer | Library of Congress |
Known for | Edited "Favorite Fairy Tales Around the World" series; Founded Children's Book Section at Library of Congress |
Relatives | Co-founders of Haviland China (cousins) Willis Haviland Carrier (cousin) Willis Bradley Haviland (cousin) |
Virginia Haviland (May 21, 1911 – January 6, 1988) was an American librarian and writer who became an international authority in children's literature.[1] She chaired the prestigious Newbery-Caldecott Award Committee, traveled and wrote extensively. Haviland is also well known for her Favorite Fairy Tales series, featuring stories from sixteen countries.