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Quick facts for kids Virginia Sorensen | |
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| Born | Virginia Louise Eggertsen February 17, |
| Died | December 24, |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Years active | |
| Notable awards | Newberry Medal |
| Spouse | Frederick C.
Sorensen |
Virginia Louise Sorensen (née Eggertsen; February 17, – December 24, ), also credited as Virginia Sorenson, was an American regionalist writer. Her role in Utah and Mormon literature places her within the "lost generation" of Mormon writers.
Virginia sorensen biography
She was awarded the Newberry Medal for her children's novel, Miracles on Maple Hill.
Biography
Virginia Sorensen was born to Helen ElDiva Blackett and Claud E. Eggertsen in Provo, Utah, but grew up in Manti and American Fork, Utah.
Her mother identified as a Christian Scientist, and her father was described as a "Jack Mormon." Because of this, Sorensen wrote from a liminal position between Mormon and mainstream western American life. Of this circumst