Beauty and the Beast; Visions and Revisions of an Old Tale by Betsy Gould Hearne

Beauty and the Beast; Visions and Revisions of an Old Tale by Betsy Gould Hearne

Betsy Gould Hearne

1942-present

Betsy Hearne, a prominent figure in the field of children's literature, was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, and developed a passion for storytelling and writing from an early age. After completing her undergraduate studies in history, she embarked on a career as a children's librarian and became an influential children's book reviewer. Hearne's numerous publications, including young adult novels, short story collections, and picture books, have made significant contributions to the field. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she has also played a vital role in academia as a teacher of children's literature and as the Director of the Center for Children's Books at the University of Illinois.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1989

Beauty and the Beast; Visions and Revisions of an Old Tale. Chicago, IL; University of Chicago Press, 1989.

AL Book Collection

Hearne, Betsy Gould, “Beauty and the Beast; Visions and Revisions of an Old Tale by Betsy Gould Hearne,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8359.