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Carolyn Haywood


Born
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The United States
January 03, 1898

Died
January 11, 1990

Genre
Children's, Middle Grade, Fiction


Carolyn Haywood was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books, best known for her beloved “Eddie” and “Betsy” series, which captured everyday childhood with warmth and authenticity. Raised in a supportive, middle-class Philadelphia family, she developed her artistic talents early, studying art and later working as a teacher, an experience that inspired her to write for young readers. After formal training in fine arts and travel in Europe, she worked on murals before turning fully to books. Her debut, “B” is for Betsy, appeared in 1939, launching a prolific career built on close observation of children’s lives and feelings, continuing for decades.

Combine Editions

Average rating: 4.06 · 10,552 ratings · 809 reviews · 63 distinct works • Similar authors
"B" Is for Betsy
4.04 avg rating — 4,703 ratings — published 1939 — 9 editions
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Here's a Penny: A Classic C...
4.07 avg rating — 894 ratings — published 1944 — 26 editions
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Betsy's Little Star
4.11 avg rating — 450 ratings — published 1950 — 20 editions
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Betsy and Billy
4.15 avg rating — 378 ratings — published 1941 — 26 editions
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Back to School with Betsy: ...
4.10 avg rating — 381 ratings — published 1943 — 25 editions
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Betsy and the Boys
4.05 avg rating — 362 ratings — published 1945 — 34 editions
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Snowbound with Betsy
4.22 avg rating — 316 ratings — published 1963 — 16 editions
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Betsy's Busy Summer (Betsy,...
4.17 avg rating — 250 ratings — published 1956 — 19 editions
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Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick
4.18 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 1967 — 10 editions
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Penny and Peter: A Classic ...
4.13 avg rating — 159 ratings — published 1946 — 21 editions
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Series by Carolyn Haywood

"B" Is for Betsy Betsy and Billy Betsy and the Boys Betsy's Little Star Betsy and the Circus Betsy's Busy Summer Betsy's Winterhouse
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4.03 avg rating — 1,213 ratings

Here's a Penny: A Classic C... Penny and Peter: A Classic ... Penny Goes to Camp
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4.08 avg rating — 1,077 ratings

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