Margaret Alison Johansen facts for kids
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Margaret Alison Johansen
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| Born | Margaret Lee Alison September 7, 1896 Richmond, Alabama |
| Died | December 28, 1959 (aged 63) Selma, Alabama |
| Pen name | Hugh McAlister |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1924–1959 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
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| Notable awards | Newbery Medal |
Margaret Lee Alison Johansen (born Alison, September 7, 1896 – December 28, 1959) was an American writer from Alabama. She is best known for writing books for children. One of her books, Ood-Le-Uk the Wanderer, received a special award called the Newbery Honor.
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About Margaret Johansen
Margaret Lee Alison was born on September 7, 1896, in Richmond, Alabama. Her parents were Annie Goode Hearst and John Dill Alison. She went to several colleges to study. She attended Converse College from 1912 to 1914. Later, she studied at the University of Alabama in 1918 and Columbia University in 1922. She was also part of two student groups, Delta Delta Delta and Theta Sigma Phi. Margaret later married Carl Christian Johansen and added his last name to hers.
Her Writing Career
Margaret Alison Johansen wrote many books, mostly for young readers. She published her books between 1924 and 1950. She often worked with her sister, Alice Alison Lide, to create stories. They even wrote some books together under a different name, "Hugh McAlister." This name was likely used for books meant for boys.
Her very first known book was History of St. Paul's Parish, which she wrote with her sister. It came out in 1924. Margaret continued to write throughout her life. Her most famous book is probably Ood-Le-Uk the Wanderer, published in 1930. This book was recognized with a Newbery Honor in 1931, which is a big award for children's literature.
Books by Margaret Johansen
Margaret Alison Johansen wrote many stories. Here are some of the books she published, both on her own and with her sister:
Books Published by Margaret Alison Johansen Alone
- Hawk of Hawk Clan: 1941
- Voyagers West: 1959
- From Sea to Shining Sea: How Americans Have Lived: 1960
Books Written with Alice Alison Lide
- History of St. Paul's Parish: 1924
- Ood-Le-Uk the Wanderer: 1930
- Pearls of Fortune: 1931
- Dark Possession: 1934
- Secret of the Circle: 1937
- Thord Firetooth: 1937
- Mystery of the Mahteb: A Tale of Thirteenth-Century Ethiopia: 1942
- The Wooden Locket: 1953
- Lapland Drum: 1955
- Magic Words for Elin: 1955
- Elin of Finland: 1960
Books Published as Hugh McAlister
- Conqueror of the High Road: 1930
- Flaming River: 1930
- Flight of the Silver Ship: 1930
- Stand By: 1930
- Steve Holworth of the Oldham Works: 1930
- Viking of the Sky: 1930
- Sea Gold: 1931
- That Boy at Roaring Brook Farm: 1931
Later Life and Death
Margaret Alison Johansen passed away on December 28, 1959. She died in Selma, Alabama. She was buried in the churchyard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Selma.
