# Elizabeth Enright
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Elizabeth Wright Enright Gillham (September 17, 1907 – June 8, 1968) was an American writer of children's books, an illustrator, writer of short stories for adults, literary critic and teacher of creative writing. Perhaps best known as the Newbery Medal-winning author of Thimble Summer (1938) and the Newbery runner-up Gone-Away Lake (1957), she also wrote the popular Melendy quartet (1941 to 1951). A Newbery Medal laureate and a multiple winner of the O. Henry Award, her short stories and articles for adults appeared in many popular magazines and have been reprinted in anthologies and textbooks.
Rereading All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
On this episode, we discuss All-of-a-Kind Family, Sydney Taylor's 1951 classic about five sisters growing up on New York's Lower East Side. Over the course of a year, the girls experience joys (like celebrating Jewish holidays and the Fourth of July) and sorrows (like getting scarlet fever and, eve…
Story of Writing September 17, 2025
The U.S. Constitution is approved, the Battle of Antietam changes the course of the U.S. Civil War, and the birthday club includes William Carlos Williams, John Creasey, Elizabeth Enright, Mary Stewart, and Hank Williams - with a reading from Enright's "Thimble Summer."
Rereading The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
We had completely forgotten about Eleanor Estes's The Moffats until a friend suggested that we reread it. Published in 1941, it's the first in a series about four children growing up in small-town Connecticut in the 1910s.
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Other books in the series:
The Middle Moffat (19…
Rereading The Borrowers by Mary Norton
For this episode, we revisited The Borrowers, Mary Norton's 1952 novel about a family of tiny people who live under the kitchen of a house in the British countryside. We were as charmed as ever by the ingenuity of the Borrowers, who have a dresser made of matchboxes and a teapot made of an acorn sh…
Return to Gone-Away-Elizabeth Enright
"Return to Gone-Away" by Elizabeth Enright invites listeners back to a world of childhood adventure and exploration, where the magic of summer days and the bonds of friendship come alive. This timeless tale beautifully captures the essence of nostalgia and the joy of rediscovering lost places, reso…
Return to Gone-Away-Elizabeth Enright
"Return to Gone-Away" by Elizabeth Enright invites listeners to revisit the enchanting world of childhood adventures and the magic of summer. This timeless tale captures the essence of friendship, imagination, and the joy of exploring nature, themes that resonate deeply in a world often overshadowe…
Story of Writing September 17, 2026
The government of the U.S. is established, the Battle of Antietam, and the birthday club includes William Carlos Williams, John Creasy, Elizabeth Enright, Mary Stewart, and Hank Williams - with a reading from Enright's "Thimble Summer."
Return to Gone-Away-Elizabeth Enright
Return to Gone-Away by Elizabeth Enright invites listeners to revisit the enchanting world of Gone-Away Lake, where adventure and nostalgia intertwine. This timeless tale captures the essence of childhood exploration and the joy of discovery, making it a perfect listen for both young and old. The t…
Return to Gone-Away-Elizabeth Enright
Return to Gone-Away by Elizabeth Enright invites listeners to rediscover the charm and adventure of childhood in a world filled with imagination and exploration. This enchanting tale captures the essence of friendship and the joys of returning to familiar places, themes that resonate deeply in toda…
Return to Gone-Away-Elizabeth Enright
"Return to Gone-Away" by Elizabeth Enright invites listeners to rediscover the charm of childhood adventures and the magic of summer escapades. This timeless tale captures the essence of friendship and the joy of exploring a place filled with memories and wonder. As the characters navigate their re…
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