Patricia C. McKissack (1944-2017) was a distinguished African American children's author, acclaimed for her prolific contribution of over 100 books. Her works include notable titles such as 'Dear America: A Picture of Freedom', 'Color Me Dark', and 'Look to the Hills'. She authored several standalone stories like 'Flossie & the Fox' and 'The Dark-Thirty'. McKissack co-wrote many books with her husband, Fredrick, and was a board member of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, advocating for literacy. She published under various names including L'Ann Carwell and Pat McKissack.
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Meaning of the name - Patricia
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Patricia McKissack belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Smyrna
Place of Death: Bridgeton
Educated At: Tennessee State University | Webster University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Spouses: Fredrick McKissack
Awards Received: Regina Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Leo 57 | 17 Leo 35 | 5 Scorpio 9 |
| Moon | 28 Aries 34 | 15 Libra 27 | 25 Pisces 12 |
| Mercury | 14 Virgo 18 | 3 Virgo 12 | 10 Scorpio 9 |
| Venus | 28 Leo 58 | 5 Virgo 40 | 7 Sagittarius 20 |
| Mars | 17 Virgo 44 | 13 Gemini 27 | 10 Scorpio 24 |
| Jupiter | 2 Virgo 55 | 15 Gemini 53 | 19 Virgo 34 |
| Saturn | 6 Cancer 33 | 18 Pisces 2 | 11 Cancer 8 |
| Uranus | 12 Gemini 29 | 27 Taurus 3 | 12 Gemini 29 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 21 | 29 Pisces 33 | 5 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 36 | 0 Aquarius 27 | 10 Leo 13 |
| Rahu | 26 Cancer 26 | 9 Aries 8 | 22 Cancer 12 |
| Ketu | 26 Capricorn 26 | 9 Libra 8 | 22 Capricorn 12 |
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