Rita Kerr
Rita Kerr (October 29, 1925 – May 19, 2017)[1] was an author of books for children and young adults. Works include The Good Old Days, Dearie Deer, Gray Eagle: The Story of a Creek Indian Boy, and The Texas Cowboy.[2]
According to WorldCat, The Alamo cat[3] is held by 683 libraries and Juan Seguin, a hero of Texas is held in 557; Girl of the Alamo is held by 534 libraries and Tex's tales in 525.[2]
References
- ^ "Rita Kerr". Dignity Memorial. SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ a b WorldCat author listing
- ^ "Rita Kerr, author of 'Ruby the Alamo Cat,' loved teaching Texas history to children". San Antonio Express-News. May 30, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- Soltan R. Book review: Grades 3-6. School Library Journal. 1994;40(12):109. Accessed August 21, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=9412227713&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Christolon B. Book review: Grades 3-6. School Library Journal. 1992;38(11):94. Accessed August 21, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=9301033582&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Harringron P, Jones TE, Gerhardt LN. Juan Seguin (Book Review). School Library Journal. 1986;32(7):164. Accessed August 21, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=5773135&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- https://www.expressnews.com/sa-obituaries/article/Rita-Kerr-author-of-Ruby-the-Alamo-Cat-11183716.php