Louise Rankin | |
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| Born | July 2, 1897 Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Died | November 21, 1951 Washington, D.C., USA |
| Occupation | Author, editor, politician |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Louise Spieker Rankin (July 2, 1897 – November 21, 1951) was an American writer of children's literature, editor, and politician. Her debut children's novel, Daughter of the Mountains, was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1949.[1]