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ATLANTA--Doris Buchanan Smith, 68, who wrote 17 books for adolescents, including the award winning "A Taste of Blackberries" in 1973, died August 8. Ms. Smith, who had four children of her own, also took care of more than 200 foster children -- some for a few days, others for months. She raised on foster child to adulthood. Her other books included "Return to Bitter Creek" (School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, ALA Notable children's Book, Parents Choice Award) and "A Pennywhistle Tree". She won the Georgia Children's Book Award (1974-75) and the Children's Best Book Prize in Holland for "Blackberries" -- a story about a boy whose best friend dies. There will be a memorial gathering in Hayesvill, NC on Sunday, September 8. Jeanette Larson Youth Services Manager Austin Public Library--ACYS 800 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78701 512-974-7405 512-974-7403 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
