Louise Miller Novotny

Background

Louise Novotny was born on April 26, 1889 in Bondurant, Iowa, United States.

Education

Novotny received her degree in education and dramatic art in 1914 from Highland Park College (now Des Moines University), and her Bachelor of Science in Law degree from Cincinnati Bible College (now Cincinnati Christian University).

Career

Louise Novotny began her career as a teacher in public schools, and at church schools and summer camps, but she is best remembered for her written manuals for teachers in the religious field, particularly those focusing on women’s groups. Her first book was Primary Playlets and Dramatizations (1936), followed by Women and the Church (1940), Special Days in Church Schools (1943), Fifty-two Practical Programs for Young People (1957), Meditations and Programs for Women’s Groups (1959), Worship in Art and Music (1959), Guide to Prayer (1959), and Programs for Women (1962). She also contributed numerous articles, pageants, and playlets to magazines, including Lookout.

Achievements

• Louise Novotny was particularly known as the author of such best-selling books as Primary Playlets and Dramatizations, Women and the Church, Special Days in the Church School and Meditations and Programs for Women's Groups.

Works

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  • Primary Playlets and Dramatizations 1936
  • Special Days in the Church School 1943
  • Handy Book for Church Special Days 1938
  • Meditations and Programs for Women's Groups 1959
  • A Pocket Guide to Prayer for Women
  • Women and the Church 1940
  • Fifty-two Practical Programs for Young People 1957
  • Worship in Art and Music 1959
  • Programs for Women 1962