Kelly’s writing style makes for exciting stories of courageous and resilient characters against vivid backdrops. He was awarded the 1929 Newbery Medal for his book “The Trumpeter of Krakow.”
A monochrome photo of author Eric P. Kelly, circa 1929. He's holding a trumpet and the Newbery Medal for his book "The Trumpeter of Krakow." Image source: The American Library Association Archives
It is the birthday in 1884, of American journalist and author Eric P. Kelly. His fiction for young readers mixes adventure with detailed histories.
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