Authors and Illustrators Database

Wilma Pitchford Hays

Born: 11/22/1907  Nance County
Died: 03/10/2006
Parents: Clarence F. Pitchford, Grace Pitchford
Spouse: R. Vernon Hays (deceased. Dec 22, 1985)
Children: Grace Ann
Address(es):
Permanent:
Last known address:
Venice, FL

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Pontiac : Lion in the Forest
- Illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund
Biography, History Children Houghton 1966
Other writings:
- Has written over forty-five books for children only once of which is related to Michigan. See MeLCat link.
Children Several 1955-1987

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Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 1946

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Children's Author Self-employed NE 1955
Author Self-employed NE 1930
Elementary teacher Fullerton School District Fullerton 1928-1931

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Other Comments:

The most widely read author, both living and deceased, who represents the best of Children's and Young Adult literature says Editor Laurie Collins of Gale Research Inc., 1993.

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