Byrd baylor biography of mahatma

          Arun, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi tells the story of how he came to live and learn with his grandfather..

          Byrd Baylor

          American children's book author (–)

          Byrd Baylor

          Born()March 28,
          San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
          DiedJune 16, () (aged&#;97)
          Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
          OccupationAuthor
          GenreChildren's literature
          Notable worksAmigo, When Clay Sings, The Desert is Theirs, Hawk, I'm Your Brother, The Way to Start a Day

          Byrd Baylor (March 28, – June 16, ) was an American novelist, essayist, and author of picture books for children.

          When young Arun and his family first arrive in his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi's village, he's mighty shy around his incredibly famous relative.

        1. When young Arun and his family first arrive in his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi's village, he's mighty shy around his incredibly famous relative.
        2. The Other Way to Listen, Byrd Baylor, ; Stone Soup, Heather Logue, Mary, Forgiveness the Story of Mahatma Gandhi; Give a Goat, Jan.
        3. Arun, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi tells the story of how he came to live and learn with his grandfather.
        4. “Mahatma” Gandhi.
        5. ABSTRACT.

          6. Four of her books have achieved Caldecott Honor status.

          Background

          Byrd Baylor was born in March in San Antonio, Texas.[1] She was related to Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, the namesake of Baylor University, and to Admiral Richard E.

          Byrd. Her first name, Byrd, is taken from her mother's maiden name.[2]

          Baylor attended the University of Arizona.[1]

          Writing

          Baylor's work presents images of the Southwest and an intense connection between the land and the Native American people.[1]