Inez Hogan facts for kids

Inez Hogan (born August 5, 1895 – died February 1973) was an American author and illustrator. She was famous for writing and drawing children's books, especially stories about animals.

Inez Hogan was born in Washington, D.C.. She studied art at the Cape Cod School of Art. She lived in places like Provincetown and New York City.

A Life of Stories and Art

Inez Hogan wrote a lot of books, 63 in total! Many of her stories featured a special character named Nicodemus. She also drew pictures for 19 other books. One famous book she illustrated was the first edition of Epaminondas and His Auntie by Sara Cone Bryant.

Some of the characters in her books, especially those representing African Americans, were shown in ways that reflected common ideas or stereotypes of that time.

From the 1930s until she passed away, writing and illustrating children's books was how Inez Hogan earned her living. She once said, "I can think of no happier way to make a living." This shows how much she loved her work.

Inez Hogan died in February 1973 in Orleans, Massachusetts.

Popular Books by Inez Hogan

Inez Hogan wrote many books, often featuring animal characters or twins. Here are some of her well-known titles:

• A Bear is a Bear. Publisher: New York : E.P. Dutton, 1953.
• Bear Twins. Publisher: New York, E.P. Dutton & Co., 1935.
• Dinosaur Twins. Publisher: New York, Dutton, 1963.
• Elephant Twins. Publisher: New York, E.P. Dutton & Co., 1937.
• Epaminondas and his Auntie. (Illustrated by Inez Hogan) Publisher: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1938.
• Giraffe Twins. Publisher: New York, E.P. Dutton, 1948.
• The Littlest Bear. Publisher: New York, Dutton, 1959.
• Monkey See Monkey Do. Publisher: New York : E.P. Dutton & Co., 1960.
• Nicodemus and the Goose. Publisher: New York: E.P. Dutton, 1945.
• Twin Kittens. Publisher: New York, Dutton, 1958.
• Twin Lambs. Publisher: Dutton, 1951.