![]() ![]() Taking a risk, she moved to New York City to study at the Art Students League of New York. Lenski was convinced by her art teachers to deviate from the career expected from her. Along with education courses, she took art classes. She enrolled at Ohio State University and was prepared to take up a degree in teaching. She had a pleasant childhood and spent much time drawing and reading. Lois Lenski grew up in the small town of Anna, Ohio with a minister for a father and a dedicated homemaker for her mother. Another notable work is The Life I Live (1964), about which she said, “Into it has gone a lifetime of love and devotion to children.” By far, her most famous work is Strawberry Girl, which won a Newberry Medal in 1946. Her works were aimed towards young and older children. Her popular regional series represented the lives of American children in specific geographic locations, racial groups, or economic situations. ![]() During the 20 th century, Lenski produced countless books such as: Judy’s Journey, her Davy series, Blue Ridge Billy, and Bayou Suzette to name only a few. With a passion for children and a talent for illustrating, Lois Lenski entertained and communicated with children across the country. Her name is synonymous with many works that have the ability to make adults sigh with nostalgia. ![]() Lois Lenski (1893-1974) dedicated her life to authoring and illustrating books for children. Lois Lenski’s occupation and her well-known works ![]()
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