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Patricia MacLachlan

American children's writer (1938-2022) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 84

Patricia Marie MacLachlan was an American children's writer. She was noted for her novel Sarah, Plain and Tall, which won the 1986 Newbery Medal.

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National Humanities Medal2002
Newbery Medal1986
Golden Kite Award

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2022 · aged 84

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