Virginia Sorensen

January 10, 2024
Novelist

Quick Facts

Virginia Sorensen
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

Name Virginia Sorensen
Birthday Feb 17
Birth Year 1912
Place Of Birth Provo
Home Town Utah
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius
Spouse Alec Waugh

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

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Novelist
House Living in own house.

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.

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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.

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