| Birth Day | May 29, 1922 |
| Birth Place | Canada |
| Age | 98 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 22, 2010 (age 88) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Eleanor Coerr, a renowned children's author based in Canada, is expected to have a net worth of $16 million by 2024. Coerr has achieved immense success and recognition for her captivating storytelling and ability to engage young readers. Her talent for crafting compelling narratives has earned her a loyal following and numerous accolades over the years. Coerr's financial prosperity is a testament to her literary contributions, impact on young readers, and the enduring popularity of her work, making her a prominent figure in the Canadian children's literature scene.
The author of the acclaimed children's historical fiction book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1977), Coerr also penned Sam the Minuteman (1995); Josefina Story Quilt (2006); Biography of a Kangaroo (1976); and many other children's novels and picture books.
After earning an undergraduate degree in English from American University, she obtained a master's in library science from the University of Maryland and subsequently worked as a Journalist, newspaper Editor, and creative writing Teacher. She published her first children's book, Twenty-five Dragons, in 1971.
Her Japanese childhood best friend inspired her enduring interest in Japanese culture and history, which, in turn, eventually led her to write her most famous literary work.
She was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada. During her three-decade marriage to diplomat Wymberly De Renne Coerr (which ended with his death in 1996), she lived in the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Taiwan, the United States, and Japan.
She authored a 1976 young adult work about the famous primatologist Jane Goodall.
