Background
Cravens, Joan Pemberton was born on May 20, 1939 in Portland. Daughter of Paul Arthur and Naomi Amelia (Henry) P.
Cravens, Joan Pemberton was born on May 20, 1939 in Portland. Daughter of Paul Arthur and Naomi Amelia (Henry) P.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1961. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1968.
Instructor English. Iowa State University, Ames, 1968-1969. Free-lance writer, crafts designer, 1972-1977. Book editor crafts Meredith Corporation division Better Homes/Gardens, Des Moines, 1977-1988—.
Managing editor Meredith Corporation division Craftways Publications, Richmond, California, since 1988. Editor Craftways Publications, Richmond, California, 1989.
Board of directors Ames Public Library, 1974-1980. Founder, president The Laurel Tree School, Ames, 1974-1976. F C.
Married Hamilton Cravens, June 17, 1961. Children: Heather, Christopher.