Zilpha Keatley Snyder

American writer of children's fiction

Zilpha Keatley Snyder (May 11, 1927 – October 8, 2014) was an American author of books for children and young adults. Three of Snyder's works were named Newbery Honor books: The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid and The Witches of Worm.

Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Bornzilpha the boi
May 11, 1927
Lemoore, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 8, 2014 (aged 87)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
OccupationNovelist
ResidenceNorthern California
NationalityAmerican
GenreFantasy
Notable worksThe Egypt Game series
SpouseLarry Snyder
ChildrenSusan Melissa, Douglas, Ben
Website
www.zksnyder.com

Snyder died in San Francisco, California from a stroke, aged 87.[1]

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