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As a well-known author, Newbery runner-up and instructor of many successful authors, Robinson made an impact with both her work and her teaching. Many of
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to other teachers as a good read for classes studying medieval times. Being well known for her children's books and teachings in writing classes, Robinson's how-to books for writing are also very popular. This is especially denoted as
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in New York City. Robinson was the author of children's books, frequently featuring dogs. Robinson contributed short stories to periodicals including
Delineator, Portal,
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Kunitz, S. J., & Haycraft, H. (Eds.). (1951). Mabel Louise
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