Ruth Ida Krauss (July 25, 1901 - July 10, 1993) was an American writer of children's books, including The Carrot Seed, and of theatrical poems for adult readers. Many of her books are still in print.

Early life and education

Ruth Krauss was born July 25, 1901, in Baltimore, Maryland to Julius Leopold and Blanche Krauss, members of "an upper-crust Jewish family."

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