Patricia Miles Martin
Patricia Miles Martin (November 14, 1899 – 1986) was an American children's author. She also published under the names Miska Miles, Patricia A. Miles, and Jerry Lane.[1] As Miska Miles, she received a Newbery Honor for her book Annie and the Old One in 1972.[2]
Patricia Miles Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 14, 1899 Cherokee, Kansas, USA |
| Died | 1986 |
| Pen name | Miska Miles |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Biography
Martin was born in Cherokee, Kansas. She graduated from the University of Wyoming.[3] Following her graduation, she worked for four years as an elementary school teacher in Denver, Colorado and Armito, Wyoming.[1] Martin and her husband, Edward R. Martin, then moved to California.[4]
In 1957, Martin enrolled in an upholstery class at San Mateo College. However, she discovered that the class was full, and sat down instead in a creative writing class where seats were available.[1] During that course, she wrote the manuscript that would become her first published book, Sylvester and the Voice in the Forest (1958).[3]
Martin would go on to write more than 100 stories in her career under several pen names. Annie and the Old One took a 1972 Newbery Honor, and was made into a 1976 film.[1] The Washington Post would later describe Annie and the Old One as characterized by "gentle restraint."[5]
Martin died in 1986. Her papers are held by the University of Southern Mississippi library and the University of Minnesota library.[1][4]
References
- "Patricia Miles Martin Papers". University of Southern Mississippi. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present". American Library Association. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "Miles, Miska". Bookology. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "Patricia Miles Martin (Miska Miles) papers". University of Minnesota. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "New in Paperback". Washington Post. August 11, 1985. Retrieved January 22, 2021.