Jean Fritz
Famous Children's Book Author
Jean Fritz: Childhood
Jean Fritz was born in Hankow, China. She was born on November,16,1916. Her family
lived in China for about 13 years. She hade to go to a British school, and in college she got a English degree. She loved to write in journal.
Why did Jean Fritz become an author?
Jean Fritz became an author because she loved to learn about American history. Her dad would tell her stories about famous Americans. She would write in her journal everyday.
Historical Fiction about Famous People
Jean fritz writes about historical fiction. her dad taught her about famous Americans. She felt like she was a girl who didn't have a country because she grew up and lived in China for 13 years. She wanted to learn more about American history. She visited places where famous Americans lived.
How does she get her ideas?
She feels like the historical person chooses her. She likes to do research, read letters, newpapers and visit places that historical people lived.She learned a lot from her dad about America and famous American.