Peggy Parish

Peggy Parish

Peggy Parish of Manning, South Carolina (July 14, 1927 - November 19, 1988), was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. [ [http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/amelia/peggyparish.aspx Harper Collins: About Peggy Parish] ]

Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, "Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia", by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia."

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