American writer who, along with Tereska Torres, was credited with launching the lesbian pulp fiction genre, the only accessible novels on that theme in the 1950s.
Pen names and subjects:
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M.E. Kerr - young-adult fiction
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Vin Packer - mystery and crime novels, including Spring Fire.
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Ann Aldrich - nonfiction books about lesbians
- Mary James - books for younger children.
American writer (1927-2022)
| Born | 27 May 1927 |
| Died | 21 Nov 2022 |
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American writer (1927-2022)
| Born | 27 May 1927 |
| Died | 21 Nov 2022 |
Subjects
Fiction, Children's fiction, Juvenile fiction, Family life, fiction, Interpersonal relations, Lesbians, Schools, Adolescence, fiction, Friendship, fiction, Fiction, general, Friendship, Lesbianism, Schools, fiction, Boys, fiction, Brothers, Families, Love, fiction, Mystery and detective stories, Siblings, fiction, Teenage boys, Biography, Brothers and sisters, fiction, Family problems, Mothers and sons, Prejudices, fictionPlaces
United States, New York (State), New York, Connecticut, Germany, Hamptons, Hamptons (N.Y.), Missouri, New York (N.Y.)ID Numbers
- OLID: OL32510A
- VIAF: 29512131
- Wikidata: Q3122920
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q3122920
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Alternative names
- Marijane Agnes Meaker
- M. J. Meaker
- Vin Packer
- Ann Aldrich
- Mary James
- Vin (pen name used by Marijane Meaker) Packer
- Packer Vin
- Marijane Meaker
- M.-E. Kerr
- M. E Kerr
| July 3, 2025 | Edited by Tom Morris | Fix formatting |
| July 3, 2025 | Edited by Tom Morris | Add brief bio from Wikipedia |
| July 3, 2025 | Edited by Tom Morris | merge authors |
| September 12, 2008 | Edited by RenameBot | fix author name |
| April 1, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | initial import |