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Virginia Sorensen, also known as Virginia Sorenson, is an American regionalist writer. Her roles in Utah and Mormon literature place her among the “lost generation” of Mormon writers. She received the Newberry Medal in 1957 for her children's novel, Miracle on the Hill.
BornVirginia Louise Eggertsen, February 17, 1912
DiedDecember 24, 1991
Alma materBrigham Young University
Notable awards1957 Newberry Medal
Years active1942-1978
SpouseFrederick C. Sorensen, Alec Waugh

About Virginia Sorensen

Novelist Virginia Sorensen was born in Utah, United States on February 17, 1912. She dies at the age of 79, on December 24, 1991.

She is best known for her novel Miracles on Maple Hill, which won the Newbery Medal in 1957. Curious Missie, Plain Girl, and Lotte's Locket are among her other children's books.

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Virginia Sorensen before becoming famous

Virginia Sorensen was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1912 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

She grew up in Utah and lived in Eerie, Pennsylvania for a while.

Achievement of Virginia Sorensen

She was awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships, one for research on Mexican Indian tribes and the other for research in Denmark.

Virginia Sorensen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Frederick C. Sorensen, her first husband, was an Indiana State University professor. Alec Waugh was her subsequent husband.

Virginia Sorensen Collabed with

Young Adult Author Karen Hesse and she were both awarded the Newbery Medal.

Virginia Sorensen Income & Net worth

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