Katherine Paterson

b. 1932

1 standalone book

Katherine Paterson, an American children's writer born and mainly raised in China, is the author of more than 40 books, including 18 novels for children and young people. She has twice won the Newbery Medal, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Loved in 1981. She has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and currently lives in Vermont with her dog, Pixie.

Born

1932