Virginia Sorensen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Virginia Sorensen
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1912(1912-02-17)
Age	112
Date Of Death	December 24, 1991, Hendersonville, NC
Birthplace	Provo
Country	United States
Birth City	Utah
Horoscope	Aquarius

Virginia Sorensen Biography

Virginia Sorensen is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on February 17, 1912 in Provo, Utah, United States. A famous American Fiction writer from America, the author is well recognized for her novel Miracles on Maple Hill, which was awarded the Newbery Medal. Other books that are aimed at children comprise Curious Missie, Plain Girl and Lotte’s Locket.

She as well as She and Karen Hesse both won the Newbery Medal. both received both the Newbery Medal.

The first man she married, Frederick C. Sorensen was professor of Indiana State University. She later got married Alec Waugh.

Virginia Sorensen Net Worth

Virginia Sorensen is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Virginia Sorensen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was raised in Utah and spent a period there in Eerie, Pennsylvania.

She was awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships One in order to research Mexican Indian tribes, and one to research in Denmark.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Virginia Sorensen Dating?

According to our records, Virginia Sorensen married to Alec Waugh. As of December 1, 2023, Virginia Sorensen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Virginia Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Virginia Sorensen celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Virginia Sorensen

1. Virginia Sorensen was an American novelist and children’s author.
2. She won the Newbery Medal in 1957 for her book “Miracles on Maple Hill.”
3. Sorensen was born in Utah in 1912 and died in 1991.
4. She wrote over a dozen books, including “Curious Missie” and “The Proper Gods.”
5. Sorensen also wrote essays, short stories, and poetry.
6. Her work often explored themes of religion, family, and nature.
7. Sorensen received numerous awards for her writing throughout her career.
8. She taught creative writing at Brigham Young University for many years.
9. Sorensen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
10. Her legacy continues to inspire readers today through her timeless literature.