Catherine Besterman

Catherine Besterman (born 1908) was a Polish-American children's author. Her book The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1948.[1]

Catherine Besterman
Born1908
Warsaw, Poland
OccupationAuthor
GenreChildren's literature

Biography

Catherine Besterman was born in Warsaw, Poland.[2] During World War II, Besterman escaped from Poland to the United States.[3]

Before her departure from Poland, Besterman had considered adapting a Polish folktale for young readers. After arriving in the US, Besterman elected to do so; her first book, The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot, was published in 1947. It was named to the Best Books of 1947 list by The Horn Book Magazine,[4] and then was selected as a Newbery Honor title in 1948.[1]

Besterman published one further novel, a sequel titled The Extraordinary Education of Johnny Longfoot in His Search for the Magic Hat (1949).[5] Both books were illustrated by Warren Chappell.[5][3]

References
  1. "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present". American Library Association. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  2. Edith Copeland (May 16, 1948). "Junior Tales for Summer". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. p. D8.
  3. Phyllis A. Whitney (January 25, 1948). "For Young Readers". The Philadelphia Inquirer Book Review. p. 5.
  4. "Horn Book Fanfare 1947". The Horn Book Magazine. December 5, 1947. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  5. Herbert Kenney, Jr. (October 29, 1949). "'Johnny Longfoot' Startling as Ever". The Indianapolis News. p. 2.


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