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# Joan Blos

(1928–2017)   Writer

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Joan Blos was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Joan Blos

Born December 9, 1928

Died October 12, 2017

Profession Writer

## About Joan Blos

American children's writer... \| Joan Winsor Blos was an American writer, teacher and advocate for children's literacy. For her 1979 historical novel, A Gathering of Days, Blos won the U.S. National Book Award in category Children's Books and the Newbery Medal.

##  Quotes by Joan Blos

> [So one thing I want to say about life is don't be scared and don't hang back, and most of all, don't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joan-blos/so-one-thing-i-want-to-say-about-life-is-don-t-be-scared-and-don-t/)

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