Anne Dempster Kyle (October 18, 1896 – September 21, 1966) was an American children's author. Her book The Apprentice of Florence was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.[1]
Biography
Anne Dempster Kyle was born in Frankford, Pennsylvania.[2] Her father, Melvin Grove Kyle, was a noted theologian and archeologist.[3]
Kyle wrote four novels for children: Crusaders' Gold (1928), Prince of the Pale Mountains (1929), The Apprentice of Florence (1933), and Red Sky over Rome (1938).[4]
Kyle died in Winter Park, Florida, in 1966. She is buried in Palm Cemetery in Winter Park.[2]
References
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 –Present" (PDF). American Library Association. Retrieved 2 May 2021. Name is misspelled as "Ann Kyle"
- ^ a b "Anne Dempster Kyle". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ J.R.C. (June 18, 1933). "Dr. Melvin Grove Kyle". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. p. 2, Section 3.
- ^ "au:Kyle, Anne Dempster". WorldCat. Retrieved February 23, 2021.