Virginia Hamilton
- January 9, 2024
- Children's Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Virginia Hamilton |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 12, 1934(1934-03-12) |
| Age | 90 |
| Date Of Death | 2002-02-19 |
| Birthplace | Yellow Springs |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Virginia Hamilton Biography
| Name | Virginia Hamilton |
| Birthday | Mar 12 |
| Birth Year | 1934 |
| Place Of Birth | Yellow Springs |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Arnold Adoff |
| Children(s) | Jaime Levi Adoff, Leigh Hamilton Adoff |
Virginia Hamilton is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on March 12, 1934 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. Most famous in the Newbery Medal and U.S. Book Award-winning book for children M. C. Higgins, the Great, she is also well-known for her mystery series for children, The House of Dies Drear and for works like Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl; The Planet of Junior Brown as well as The Girl Who Spun Gold.
In 2010 in 2010, the American Library Association introduced a literary honor , known by The In 2010, the American Library Association introduced a literary honor known as the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award that recognizes exceptional work by African American children’s writers.-Virginia Hamilton Award. It recognizes the best work done by African American children’s writers.
Five children were who were the children of Kenneth as well as Etta Hamilton She grew up at Yellow Springs, Ohio. Her union with children’s poet Arnold Adoff produced two children.
Virginia Hamilton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Children's Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Virginia Hamilton is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Virginia Hamilton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After a few years of attending Antioch College and Ohio State University Her first novel was published. first novel in the form of Zeely. The novel was awarded the Nancy Bloch Award as well as it was awarded an American Library Association Notable Book designation.
Her literary accolades are prestigious, including The Laura Ingalls-Wilder Award as well as The Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Virginia Hamilton Dating?
According to our records, Virginia Hamilton married to Arnold Adoff. As of December 1, 2023, Virginia Hamilton’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Virginia Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Virginia Hamilton celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.
What is Virginia Hamilton famous for?
Virginia Esther Hamilton (March 12, 1936 – February 19, 2002) was an American children’s books author. She wrote 41 books, including M. C. Higgins, the Great (1974), for which she won the U.S. National Book Award in category Children’s Books and the Newbery Medal in 1975.
Where did Virginia Hamilton live?
Yellow Springs
How old is Virginia Hamilton?
67 years (1934–2002)
Where is Virginia Hamilton from?
Yellow Springs, OH
Is Virginia Hamilton dead?
February 19, 2002