Ashley Bryan
Children's Author

Ashley Bryan Net Worth

Ashley Bryan is an author of children's books that focus on the African-American experience. Born in New York on July 13, 1923, he is best known for works such as Dancing Granny and Beautiful Blackbird. In 2009, he was awarded the prestigious Laura Ingalls Wilder Award in recognition of his contribution to children's literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 13, 1923
Birth Place New York
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)

About

Author of children's books that focus on the African-American experience. The 2009 recipient of The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, he is most famous for works such as Dancing Granny and Beautiful Blackbird.

Before Fame

Before fighting in World War II, he studied at the Cooper Union Art School. After returning from the war, he studied philosophy at Columbia University.

Trivia

He taught in the art departments of Dartmouth College, Lafayette College, and Queen's College.

Family Life

Born and raised in New York City, he grew up with six brothers and sisters and three cousins.

Associated With

He was the United States nominee for the 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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