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Ellen Conford was born on 20 March, 1942 in New York City, U.S., is an American novelist. Discover Ellen Conford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Occupation Writer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 20 March 1942
Birthday 20 March
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Date of death 2015
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Nationality American

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1942

Ellen Conford (March 20, 1942 – March 20, 2015) was an American author for children and young adults.

Among her writings are the Annabel the Actress and Jenny Archer series.

Her books have won the Best Book of the Year Citation, Best Book of the International Interest Citation, Best Book of the Year for Children, Parents' Choice Award, and more.

She was born Ellen Shaffer in New York City in 1942, the only child of Harry Schaffer and Lillian Schaffer (née Pfeffer).

She is the first cousin of fellow writer Susan Beth Pfeffer.

An avid reader from an early age, she read eight books per week.

Among her favorite books to read were the Nancy Drew series and teen romances.

In high school, she edited her school's humor magazine.

1959

She attended Hofstra College from 1959 to 1962.

During her studies, she helped pay for classes by working as a proofreader and as a salesperson.

1960

She met fellow student David Conford, whom she married November 23, 1960.

1969

Upon graduating from college, Conford began her career writing short stories for teen magazines, published between 1969 and 1971 in magazines such as TEEN.

She was prompted to begin writing full-length books when she couldn't find a good book for her son to read at the library, and told her husband that she thought she could write a better one.

1971

Her debut book Impossible Possum was published by Little, Brown in 1971 - a picture book about a possum who doesn't fit in with the rest of his family because he can't hang by his tail.

The book was illustrated by Rosemary Wells.

Little, Brown editor John Keller recalls coming across the manuscript for Impossible Possum at the beginning of his editorial career: "It [was] fresh and funny, tone was just right..."

Previously to being acquired by Little, Brown, it had been rejected by 12 other publishers.

Conford went on to publish over 40 books and have a prolific career in children's book publishing.

1976

The Alfred G. Graebner Memorial High School of Rules and Regulations was an ALA Notable Young Adult Book in 1976, and Lenny Kandell, Smart Aleck (Little, Brown) was named an SLJ Best Book in 1983.

Several of her stories have been adapted for television, sometimes by Conford herself.

Her children's book And This is Laura and the story Revenge of the Incredible Dr. Rancid and His Youthful Assistant, Jeffrey became ABC Weekend Specials, while her young adult novels Dear Lovey Hart, I Am Desperate became an ABC Afterschool Special and The Alfred G. Graebner Memorial High School Handbook of Rules and Regulations was a CBS Schoolbreak Special.

2015

Ellen Conford died at her home in Great Neck, New York on March 20, 2015, her 73rd birthday.