Bette Greene, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bette Greene

American children's writer

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1934

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Profession: writer, children's writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Bette Greene (born June 28, 1934) is the author of several books for children and young adults, including Summer of My German Soldier, The Drowning of Stephan Jones, and the Newbery Honor book Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe.
She currently resides in Florida. Greene was raised in Parkin, Arkansas, where she stuck out as a Jewish girl in the American South during the Great Depression and World War II.
Her books focus on themes of injustice and alienation.
Her book, Summer of My German Soldier, is based heavily on her childhood.
She has received the Golden Kite Award, ALA Notable Book Award, and Newbery Honor,