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Carol Kendall was an author of children's books. Known as "Siggy," she was a graduate of Ohio University. She was born during the end of World War I, and became an important observer and writer of the major events of the 20th Century. It was her travels across the world that inspired her folk tale stories. She gathered old folk tales from other countries and translated them into English for children. | Carol Kendall was an author of children's books. Known as "Siggy," she was a graduate of Ohio University. She was born during the end of World War I, and became an important observer and writer of the major events of the 20th Century. It was her travels across the world that inspired her folk tale stories. She gathered old folk tales from other countries and translated them into English for children. | ||
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| + | * 1983 -- [[Mythopoeic Society Award]] ([[fantasy]]) for ''The Firelings'' | ||
| + | * 1993 -- [[Mythcon XXIV]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:23, 6 February 2020
(1917 -- 2012)
Carol Kendall was an author of children's books. Known as "Siggy," she was a graduate of Ohio University. She was born during the end of World War I, and became an important observer and writer of the major events of the 20th Century. It was her travels across the world that inspired her folk tale stories. She gathered old folk tales from other countries and translated them into English for children.
Kendall is most well known for her children's fantasies.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1983 -- Mythopoeic Society Award (fantasy) for The Firelings
- 1993 -- Mythcon XXIV
| Person | 1917—2012 |
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