Carol Fenner

Carol Elizabeth Fenner (September 30, 1929 – February 16, 2002) was an American children's writer.
Fenner's book "Gorilla-Gorilla" won a Christopher Award and "The Skates of Uncle Richard" won honors from the Coretta Scott King Award. In addition, she was twice a runner-up for the Newbery Award: once each for "Gorilla-Gorilla" and "Yolonda's Genius". Just prior to her death, "Yolonda's Genius" was optioned by a major studio for possible production of a movie for television.