Emily Crofford facts for kids

Emily Crofford (born in 1927) is a talented author who writes exciting books especially for children.

Emily Crofford's Books and Life

Emily Crofford was born in 1927 in a place called Lake Providence, Louisiana. She is best known for her amazing children's books.

Born in the Year of Courage

One of her most famous books is called Born in the Year of Courage. It was published in September 1991 by the Lerner Publishing Group. This book tells a true story, which makes it even more interesting!

The story is about a real person named Nakahama Manjirō. He was a Japanese fisherman who lived a long time ago, in the middle of the 1800s. His life changed when he was rescued by an American ship. Emily Crofford's book shares his incredible adventure.

Many people really liked Born in the Year of Courage. The School Library Journal, which reviews books for schools, praised it a lot. This shows how well Emily Crofford told Manjirō's true story for young readers.

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