Miriam Chaikin | |
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| Born | 1924[1] Jerusalem[1][2] |
| Died | April 15, 2015 (aged 90–91)[1] |
| Occupation | Editor, writer |
| Genre | Children's literature Poetry |
| Subject | Jewish people Judaism Jewish mythology Jewish history |
| Notable awards | Sydney Taylor Book Award National Jewish Book Award |
| Relatives | Joseph Chaikin |
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Miriam Chaikin (1924 to April 15, 2015) was a writer of children's books and poetry and published at least 35 books during her lifetime. She often wrote about Jewish life. She was awarded the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award.
- ^ a b c "Miriam Chaikin, 90, children's book writer who loved Israel". amNY. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Phinney, Margaret Yatsevitch (2001). "CHAIKIN, Miriam". In Cullinan, Bernice E; Person, Diane Goetz (eds.). Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. Continuum.