Carol Fenner
Born(1929-09-30)September 30, 1929
North Hornell, New York
DiedFebruary 16, 2002(2002-02-16) (aged 72)
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
Period1963–2002
GenreChildren's and young adult fiction
Notable worksYolonda's Genius

Carol Elizabeth Fenner (September 30, 1929 – February 16, 2002) was an American children's writer.

Fenner's book Gorilla-Gorilla won a Christopher Award and The Skates of Uncle Richard won honors from the Coretta Scott King Award.[1] In addition, she was twice a runner-up for the Newbery Award: once each for Gorilla-Gorilla and Yolonda's Genius. Just prior to her death, Yolonda's Genius was optioned by a major studio for possible production of a movie for television.

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References

  1. ^ "Carol Fenner". Archived from the original on 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  2. ^ "Gorilla Gorilla". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  3. ^ "The Skates of Uncle Richard". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  4. ^ "A Summer of Horses". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Yolonda's Genius". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

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