Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is an American author born on January 4, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning children's novel Shiloh (1991) and the popular Alice book series for young adults. She began writing stories as a young girl, inspired by family read-alouds during the Great Depression, and has authored over 140 books across genres including humor, mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age stories. Naylor earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1963 and published her first book in 1965, continuing to write prolifically throughout her career.

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