Virginia Haviland | |
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 Virginia Haviland ca 1935 | |
| Born | 21 May 1911 Rochester, New York, US |
| Died | 6 January 1988 (aged 76) Washington, D.C., US |
| 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.