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Meindert DeJong

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American children's writer (1906-1991)

WritersLived 1906 to 1991 · aged 85
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Meindert De Jong, also spelled de Jong, DeJong, or Dejong, was a Dutch-born American Newbery Medal-winning writer of children's books. During the height of his popularity, he frequently collaborated with Maurice Sendak, who illustrated seven of De Jong's books.

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1973Zilveren Griffel
1972Regina Medal
1962Hans Christian Andersen Award
1955Newbery Medal

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Writers
Type
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1991 · aged 85
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