Background
Larrick, Nancy was born on December 28, 1910 in Winchester, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Herbert S. and Nancy (Nulton) Larrick.
Larrick, Nancy was born on December 28, 1910 in Winchester, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Herbert S. and Nancy (Nulton) Larrick.
AB, Goucher College, 1930. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1938. Doctor of Education, New York University, 1955.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Goucher College, 1975. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Lehigh University, 1980.
Classroom teacher, Winchester Public Schools, 1930-1942; editor children's magazines, Young American, New York City, 1946-1950; education director children's books, Random House Inc., New York City, 1952-1960; freelance writer, since 1960. Adjunct Professor education Lehigh University, 1963-1973.
Member International Reading Association (president 1956-1957, Citation of Merit 1977), National Council Teachers of English, Reading Hall of Fame (president).
Daughter of Herbert S. and Nancy (Nulton) L. M. Alexander L. Crosby (deceased 1980).