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Miriam Young
Born Miriam Burt
(1913-07-16)July 16, 1913
New York City, New York, US
Died 12 September 1974(1974-09-12) (aged 61)
Lake Katonah, New York
Occupation Writer
Nationality American
Genre Children's literature, picture book texts
Notable works Mother Wore Tights

Miriam Young was an American writer. She is most famous for writing many wonderful books for children. She also wrote a book called Mother Wore Tights. This book was about her own childhood. It told the story of growing up in a vaudeville family. Vaudeville was a popular kind of entertainment. It had different acts like singers, dancers, and comedians. Her book was so popular that it was made into a movie in 1947. This film was a big "Hollywood supermusical." Miriam Young passed away on September 12, 1974.

About Miriam Young

Miriam Young was born in New York City. She was born around 1913. Some records say she was born on February 26, 1913. She spent her life writing stories. She especially loved writing for young readers. Her books often had fun characters and interesting adventures. She passed away in Lake Katonah, New York, when she was 61 years old.

Books by Miriam Young

Miriam Young wrote many popular books. She wrote for different age groups. Her books are still enjoyed by children today. Here are some of her well-known works:

  • Mother Wore Tights (1944)
  • The Dollar Horse (1961)
  • The Secret of Stone House Farm (1963)
  • Miss Suzy (1964)
  • Jellybeans for Breakfast (1968)
  • A Witch's Garden (1973)
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