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Elizabeth Gray Vining

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American writer

United StatesWritersLived 1902 to 1999 · aged 97
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Elizabeth Janet Gray Vining was an American professional librarian and author who tutored Emperor Akihito of Japan in English while he was crown prince. She was also a noted author, whose children's book Adam of the Road received the Newbery Medal in 1943.

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1978Athenaeum Literary Award
1964Athenaeum Literary Award
1950Order of the Precious Crown, 3rd Class
1943Newbery Medal

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Toshiko YuasaAlso won Order of the Precious Crown, 3rd ClassShannon HaleAlso won Newbery MedalDaniel P. MannixAlso won Athenaeum Literary AwardJohn LukacsAlso won Athenaeum Literary AwardRobin McKinleyAlso won Newbery MedalYasui KonoAlso won Order of the Precious Crown, 3rd Class

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1999 · aged 97
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10 languages

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