Alice Alison Lide
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BornAlice Alison
February 8, 1890
Richmond, Alabama, U.S.
February 8, 1890
Richmond, Alabama, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1955 (aged 65)
OccupationWriter
Alice Alison Lide | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alice Alison February 8, 1890 Richmond, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1955 (aged 65) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Notable works | |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 1930 |
| Spouse | Thomas Evan Lide |
| Relatives | Margaret Alison Johansen (sister) |
Alice Alison Lide (1890–1955) was an American author of children's books. She received a 1930 Newbery Honor for her book Ood-Le-Uk the Wanderer.
Alice Alison was born in Richmond, Alabama on February 8, 1890 to Joseph D. and Annie Hearst Alison. She had at least one sibling, Margaret Alison Johansen, with whom she sometimes wrote. She attended Converse College and Columbia University.[1]
Alison eventually married Thomas Evan Lide and added his last name to hers. The couple lived in Selma and Carlowville, Alabama.[1]
Lide died November 21, 1955.[1]
