Virginia Haviland [SEP] place of birth
Virginia Haviland
Virginia Haviland (May 21, 1911 – January 6, 1988) was an American librarian and writer who became an international authority in children's literature. 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.
Life and career.
Virginia Haviland was born in Rochester, New York, to William J. Haviland and Bertha M. Esten. She grew up mainly in Massachusetts. During
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