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Williamson, Joanne (1925 - 2002)
Genre: Young Adult
Joanne S. Williamson was born in Arlington, Virginia. She was a student Barnard College from 1942-1944 and then attended the Diller Quaile School of Music from 1944-1946.
Before moving to Kennebunkport in 1956, she was employed as a writer and editor for several newspapers and magazines in New York City and Connecticut.
In 1956, her first first novel was published; it was the first of Williamson's eight young adult historical novels.
In addition to her writing, Williamson also taught piano from 1956 until her retirement in 1990.
Selected Bibliography
- Jacobin's Daughter (1956)
- The Eagles Have Flown (1957)
- Hittite Warrior (1960)
- The Glorious Conspiracy (1961)
- The Iron Charm (1964)
- And Forever Free (1966)
- To Dream Upon a Crown (1967)
- God King (2002)
