Lois Duncan
American young-adult and children's writer (1934-2016)
Lois Duncan Steinmetz (April 28, 1934 – June 15, 2016), known as Lois Duncan, was an American writer of children's books. She was best known for young-adult novels of suspense. She wrote two early novels under the pen name Lois Kerry.
Lois Duncan | |
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.jpg) Lois Duncan Steinmetz about 1947 | |
| Born | Lois Duncan Steinmetz April 28, 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | June 15, 2016 (aged 82) South Sarasota, Florida, US |
| Pen name | Lois Kerry |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1947–2016 |
| Genre | Young-adult mystery fiction, supernatural fiction, children's poetry and picture books |
| Notable awards | Margaret Edwards Award 1992 |
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Duncan won the 1992 Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her contribution in writing for teens.
On June 15, 2016, at the age of 82, Duncan died at home in South Sarasota, Florida from complications of a stroke.[1]
References
change- ↑ "NM novelist Lois Duncan dies at 82". www.KOB.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
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