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# Virginia Sorensen

(1912–1991)   Writer

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Virginia Sorensen was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Virginia Sorensen

Born February 17, 1912

Died December 24, 1991

Profession Writer

## About Virginia Sorensen

American writer (1912-1991)... \| Virginia Louise Sorensen, 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. She was awarded the 1957 Newbery Medal for her children's novel, Miracles on Maple Hill.

##  Quotes by Virginia Sorensen

> [“When you have done a great many good things, you forget to speak of them. It is those who do very little…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/virginia-sorensen/when-you-have-done-a-great-many-good-things-you-forget-to-speak-of/)

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