Francelia Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francelia McWilliams April 25, 1913 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1998 (aged 85) Windham, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, professor |
| Spouse |
Jerome Butler
(m. 1939; died 1949) |
Francelia McWilliams Butler (April 25, 1913 – September 18, 1998)[1] was an American scholar, pioneer and writer of children's literature.[2] She is also known for creating the International Peace Games.
- ^ Thomas Jr., Robert (25 September 1998). "Francelia Butler is Dead at 85; Children's literature Champion". NY Times. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "A Guide to the Francelia Butler Papers" https://archives.lib.uconn.edu/islandora/object/20002:860130365 Retrieved 30 December 2018.