John Bennett (author)
John Bennett | |
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| Born | May 14, 1865 Chillicothe, Ohio, USA |
| Died | December 28, 1956 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's books, short stories, poetry |
| Notable works | Master Skylark |
| Spouse | Susan Smythe |
John Bennett (May 14, 1865 – December 28, 1956) was an American author who is best known for the children's books that he wrote and illustrated. Some of them are anthologies of stories based on black folk tales, especially those drawn from the Gullah culture. He is considered to be a leading figure of the Charleston Renaissance.