Fredrick Lemuel "Fred" McKissack, Sr. (August 12, 1939 – April 28, 2013) was an influential African-American writer renowned for his extensive collaboration with his wife, Patricia C. McKissack. Together, they authored over 100 children's books that focus on African American history. Their contributions to literature earned them the 2014 American Library Association Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, received posthumously by Fredrick after his passing in 2013.
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Meaning of the name - Fredrick
peaceful ruler
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Fredrick Lemuel "Fred" McKissack, Sr. belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nashville
Educated At: Tennessee State University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Spouses: Patricia McKissack
Awards Received: Regina Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2024 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 4 | 20 Leo 28 | 12 Scorpio 23 |
| Moon | 14 Cancer 16 | 21 Scorpio 9 | 27 Leo 35 |
| Mercury | 15 Leo 32 | 1 Virgo 38 | 5 Sagittarius 15 |
| Venus | 12 Leo 28 | 9 Virgo 21 | 28 Scorpio 12 |
| Mars | 24 Capricorn 47 | 15 Gemini 25 | 21 Aquarius 24 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aries 25 | 16 Gemini 22 | 29 Pisces 26 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 25 | 17 Pisces 51 | 26 Aries 49 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 53 | 27 Taurus 7 | 20 Taurus 16 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 49 | 29 Pisces 29 | 24 Virgo 45 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 36 | 0 Aquarius 23 | 2 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 2 | 8 Aries 58 | 28 Libra 32 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 2 | 8 Libra 58 | 28 Aries 32 |
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