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Byars, Betsy 1928–
(Betsy Cromer Byars)
PERSONAL: Born August 7, 1928, in Charlotte, NC; daughter of George Guy and Nan (Rugheimer) Cromer; married Edward Ford Byars (an engineering professor and writer), June 24, 1950; children: Laurie, Betsy Ann, Nan, Guy.
Education: Attended Furman University, 1946–48; Queens College, B.A., 1950. Hobbies and other interests: Flying (licensed pilot).
ADDRESSES: Home—401 Rudder Ridge, Seneca, SC 29678.
CAREER: Writer.
AWARDS, HONORS: America's Book of the Year selection, Child Study Association, 1968, for The Midnight Fox, 1969, for Trouble River, 1970, for The Summer of the Swans, 1972, for The House of Wings, 1973, for The Winged Colt of Casa Mia and The 18th Emergency, 1974, for After the Goat Man, 1975, for The Lace Snail, 1976, for The TV Kid, and 1980, for The Night Swimmers; Notable Book Award, American Library Association (ALA), 1969, for Trouble River, 1970, for The Summer of the Swans, 1972, for