Elizabeth Coatsworth

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Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth (May 31, 1893 – August 31, 1986) was an American author^[1]. Born in Buffalo, New York, she graduated from Vassar College in 1915 and received a Master of Arts from Columbia University in 1916. She traveled extensively. In 1929, she married writer Henry Beston. She died at her home in Nobleboro Maine^[2].

Coatsworth wrote poetry, short stories, novels, and children's books. In 1931, her book The Cat Who Went to Heaven won the Newbery Medal^[3].

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• Biographical Sketch. University of Minnesota. Retrieved July 6, 2006.
• Biographical Sketch. University of Southern Mississippi. Retrieved July 6, 2006.
• Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present. American Library Association. Retrieved July 6, 2006.