Sterling North

1906–1974 (age 68)

Biography

Sterling North spent his life celebrating the written word and the natural world, inviting readers of all ages to find wonder in simple stories.

The quiet joy he shared with so many is honored by those who visit him at New Vernon Cemetery.

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