John Bennett (author), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Bennett (author)

American children's writer and illustrator

Date of Birth: 14-May-1865

Place of Birth: Chillicothe, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 28-Dec-1956

Profession: writer, painter, children's writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Bennett (May 14, 1865 – December 28, 1956) was an American author who is best known for children's books he wrote and illustrated himself.
Some of these are anthologies of stories based on black folk tales, especially those drawn from Gullah culture.
He is considered a leading figure of the Charleston Renaissance