Mary Downing Hahn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mary Downing Hahn
Occupation	Young Adult Author
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1937(1937-12-09)
Age	87
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Mary Downing Hahn Biography

Mary Downing Hahn is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on December 9, 1937 in Washington, D.C., United States. Young adult fiction author whose novel titles comprise The Sara Summer, Stepping On The Cracks, Wait Till Helen Comes and The Doll in the Garden. She has written more than twenty novels in her entire career.

Her novel Wait Till Helen Comes was made into a film starring Her book Wait Till Helen Comes was adapted into a movie starring Sophie Nelisse..

She was raised at College Park, Maryland. She later had two daughters along with their husband Norman. She was struck by a stroke in the year 44.

Mary Downing Hahn Net Worth

Mary Downing Hahn is one of the richest Young Adult Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mary Downing Hahn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The writer she grew up with was not a fan of writing, but she loved telling stories via drawing images. She published her first novel in 1979 while she was employed as librarian.

She was awarded the Scott O’Dell and Edgar awards.

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Who is Mary Downing Hahn Dating?

According to our records, Mary Downing Hahn married to Norman Pearce Jacob , William E. Hahn. As of December 1, 2023, Mary Downing Hahn’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mary Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mary Downing Hahn celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Mary Downing Hahn

1. Mary Downing Hahn is an American children’s writer.
2. She has written over 20 books for young readers.
3. Her most popular book is “Wait Till Helen Comes.”
4. Hahn has won numerous awards for her writing.
5. She often writes spooky and suspenseful stories.
6. Hahn was a librarian before becoming a full-time writer.
7. Her books have been translated into several languages.
8. Hahn’s writing focuses on themes of family, friendship, and growing up.
9. She was born in Washington D.C., in 1937.
10. Hahn continues to write and publish new books today.

How did Mary Downing Hahn become an author?

Hahn describes her early storytelling days: “I came to writing through drawing and reading , my favorite subjects in school. As a result of reading incessantly, I began making up stories of my own, but I told them in pictures, not words.

What was Mary Downing Hahn childhood like?

Mary Downing grew up in a small town called College Park, Maryland, not too far from Washington, D.C. In the 1940s and 1950s, College Park was a terrific place to be a kid. There were plenty of places to run around – woods, pastures, and neighborhoods full of kids her own age.

What is Mary Downing Hahn's last name?

Katherine Sherwood Hahn was born on 18 August 1965.

What genre does Mary Downing Hahn wrote?

Mary Downing Hahn has been writing children’s books for more than 30 years and is a perennial favorite with readers. Her books have sold more than 2 million copies and consistently win state children’s choice awards. Mary’s work spans a variety of genres, but she is best known for her ghost stories and mysteries.

Has Mary Downing Hahn won any awards?

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