Bernard Ryan Jr.

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Bernard Ryan (December 2, 1923 - January 3, 2020) was an American writer. [1] His works include The Poodle at the Poodle and Tyler's Titanic. [2] [3] [4] His biography of Senator Hillary Clinton was a New York Times notable book for young adults in 2004. Ryan was a regular contributor to Advertising Age, Air & Space Smithsonian, American Way, Atlantic Flyer, Boys' Life, Country Home, Notre Dame Magazine, Parents, Private Pilot, and Your Money. [5]

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Early life

A native of Albion, New York, Ryan graduated from the Rectory School in 1938, Kent School in 1942, and from Princeton University in February 1945 as a member of the Class of 1946.

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References

  1. North American Dictionary of Juvenile & Young Adult Authors, 2001
  2. Carson, Michael J. The Midwest Book Review's, July 2009
  3. Publishers Weekly, July 12, 1998
  4. Booklist, October 1, 2002
  5. "Bernard "Bernie" Ryan, Jr". Voices. Retrieved April 30, 2020.