Author biography on phyllis reynolds naylor
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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
American writer (born )
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor | |
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Naylor in her writing chair. | |
| Born | Phyllis Reynolds () January 4, (age&#;92) Anderson, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | –present |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal |
| Spouse | Rex Naylor &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
| Children | Jeffery Naylor Michael Naylor |
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (born January 4, ) is an American writer best known for children's and young adult fiction.
Author biography on phyllis reynolds naylor
Naylor is best known for her children's-novel quartet Shiloh (a Newbery Medal winner) and for her "Alice" book series, one of the most frequently challenged books of the last decade.[1]
Early life
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana.
She grew up during the Great Depression with her older sister Norma and younger brother John. She has said that she never felt poor, as her parents had a book collection and read stories alo