Bel Kaufman
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Bella Kaufman (May 10, 1911 – July 25, 2014) was an American teacher and author, well known for writing the bestselling 1964 novel Up the Down Staircase.
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Bel Kaufman | |
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Born | (1911-05-10)May 10, 1911 Berlin, Germany |
Died | July 25, 2014(2014-07-25) (aged 103) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Education | Columbia University (MA) |
Alma mater | Hunter College (1934) |
Occupation(s) | Writer, instructor |
Known for | Up the Down Staircase (novel) |
Spouse(s) | Sydney Goldstine (1936-1961; divorced), Sidney Gluck (? - 2014; her death) |
Children | 2 |
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