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Beloved Author Jean Van Leeuwen Passes at 87

4/5/2025

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Beloved children's author Jean Van Leeuwen, famed for her enchanting "Oliver and Amanda Pig" series, passed away on March 3 at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with cancer in Chappaqua, N.Y. With nearly 60 books to her name and the prestigious 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, her legacy will continue to inspire young readers and community members alike.

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Beloved children's author Jean Van Leeuwen, famed for her enchanting "Oliver and Amanda Pig" series, passed away on March 3 at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with cancer in Chappaqua, N.Y. With nearly 60 books to her name and the prestigious 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, her legacy will continue to inspire young readers and community members alike.