Elsie Singmaster facts for kids
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Elsie Singmaster
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Singmaster c. 1920
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| Born | Elsie Singmaster August 29, 1879 Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 30, 1958 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1905–1950 |
| Genre | Children's literature Young adult fiction |
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Elsie Singmaster Lewars (born August 29, 1879 – died September 30, 1958) was an American author. She was born in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Elsie Singmaster was known for writing many short stories and books. She even received a special award called a Newbery Honor for one of her books.
Elsie Singmaster's Early Life and Education
Elsie Singmaster was born on August 29, 1879. Her family had German roots. She grew up in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Elsie went to Allentown High School. After that, she studied at West Chester Normal School. She then attended Cornell University from 1898 to 1900. Later, she went to Radcliffe College and graduated in 1907.
In 1912, Elsie married Harold Steck Lewars. He was a musician and an English professor. Elsie kept using her maiden name, Elsie Singmaster, for her books. Harold passed away in 1915.
Elsie Singmaster's Writing Career
Elsie Singmaster wrote many stories and books. She started writing in 1905 and continued until 1950. Her very first short story was called The Lèse-Majesté of Hans Heckendorn. It was published in a magazine in November 1905.
Her first book came out in 1909. It was titled When Sarah Saved the Day. Elsie wrote a short story in 1924 called The Courier of the Czar. This story was recognized with an award.
One of her most famous books is Swords of Steel. This book received a Newbery Honor in 1934. The Newbery Honor is a special award for excellent children's books. Her last work was a story printed in a newspaper in 1950.
Some of Elsie Singmaster's other notable books include:
- When Sarah Saved the Day (1909)
- Gettysburg: Stories of the Red Harvest and the Aftermath (1913)
- Emmeline (1915)
- The Hidden Road (1923)
- A Boy at Gettysburg (1924)
- Swords of Steel (1933)
- Rifles for Washington (1938)
Elsie Singmaster's Legacy
Elsie Singmaster passed away on September 30, 1958. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery in Macungie. Her books continue to be read and studied. For example, a library recently made her 1923 book The Hidden Road available online. This helps more people discover her stories.
