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Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was a celebrated American author of children's literature…
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Hello! My name is Virginia Hamilton. I was born a long time ago, in the year 1936. When I was a little girl, I lived on a big farm in a town called Yellow Springs, Ohio. My family was full of amazing storytellers! I loved to listen to my mom, my dad, and all my aunts and uncles tell stories about our family from long ago. Their words painted pictures in my mind.
Listening to all those family stories made me want to create my own. So, I became a writer! I wrote books for children just like you. I wanted to write stories about Black children and their families, full of adventure, history, and a little bit of magic. In 1974, I wrote one of my most famous books, called 'M. C. Higgins, the Great.' In my books, I shared the kinds of stories my family shared with me, so everyone could enjoy them.
People loved my books so much that they gave me special awards, like medals, to say thank you for the stories. I lived to be 65 years old and passed away in the year 2002. I was so happy I got to share my imagination with the world. Today, my books are still in libraries and on bookshelves, waiting for new friends to open them up and discover the magic of storytelling. Maybe you'll read one of my stories someday!
Virginia Hamilton
Hello! My name is Virginia Hamilton. I was born a long time ago, in the year 1936. When I was a little girl, I lived on a big farm in a town called Yellow Springs, Ohio. My family was full of amazing storytellers! I loved to listen to my mom, my dad, and all my aunts and uncles tell stories about our family from long ago. Their words painted pictures in my mind.
Listening to all those family stories made me want to create my own. So, I became a writer! I wrote books for children just like you. I wanted to write stories about Black children and their families, full of adventure, history, and a little bit of magic. In 1974, I wrote one of my most famous books, called 'M. C. Higgins, the Great.' In my books, I shared the kinds of stories my family shared with me, so everyone could enjoy them.
People loved my books so much that they gave me special awards, like medals, to say thank you for the stories. I lived to be 65 years old and passed away in the year 2002. I was so happy I got to share my imagination with the world. Today, my books are still in libraries and on bookshelves, waiting for new friends to open them up and discover the magic of storytelling. Maybe you'll read one of my stories someday!
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Virginia Hamilton was a celebrated American author of children's literature, known for her books that explored African American history, folklore, and experience. She was the first African American author to win the Newbery Medal.
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