She was a dear friend in the hearts of so many Catholic homeschool families... she died yesterday, on the feast of All Saints. My God rest her soul.
HILDA VAN STOCKUM, AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR AND ARTIST, DIES AT 98
Hilda van Stockum, internationally noted author and illustrator of such children’s classics as the The Mitchells, The Winged Watchman and A Day on Skates, for which she took Newbery honors, died at 98 on November 1 in Berkhamsted, UK, after a stroke. She was for many years a resident of Washington, D.C.
For a biographical sketch and more information about her, click on www.hildavanstockum.com
Bethlehem Books, the small publisher of outstanding books, is responsible for re-printing many of her titles.
(Thanks to Teresa T.)
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3 comments:
Thanks so much for letting me know. We just love the two books of hers that we have read. She was a gifted writer and artist. May she rest in peace with the Lord.
Thanks for posting this. Our family just loves her work.
Ana - Thank you for helping to notify some of my mother's fans of her passing. We would love it if they post a note in the HvS "Guest Book". A link is on her home page, www.hildavanstockum.com.
John ("Timmy" in the Mitchells Series).
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