Patricia C. McKissack (1944-2017) was a distinguished African American children's author, acclaimed for her prolific contribution of over 100 books. Her works include notable titles such as 'Dear America: A Picture of Freedom', 'Color Me Dark', and 'Look to the Hills'. She authored several standalone stories like 'Flossie & the Fox' and 'The Dark-Thirty'. McKissack co-wrote many books with her husband, Fredrick, and was a board member of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, advocating for literacy. She published under various names including L'Ann Carwell and Pat McKissack.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Patricia
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Patricia McKissack belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Smyrna
Place of Death: Bridgeton
Educated At: Tennessee State University | Webster University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Spouses: Fredrick McKissack
Awards Received: Regina Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Leo 57 | 17 Leo 21 | 6 Scorpio 9 |
| Moon | 28 Aries 34 | 22 Aquarius 9 | 10 Aries 10 |
| Mercury | 14 Virgo 18 | 4 Leo 23 | 11 Scorpio 45 |
| Venus | 28 Leo 58 | 11 Cancer 6 | 8 Sagittarius 34 |
| Mars | 17 Virgo 44 | 1 Libra 42 | 11 Scorpio 6 |
| Jupiter | 2 Virgo 55 | 13 Cancer 33 | 19 Virgo 44 |
| Saturn | 6 Cancer 33 | 1 Aries 11 | 11 Cancer 8 |
| Uranus | 12 Gemini 29 | 1 Gemini 10 | 12 Gemini 27 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 21 | 1 Aries 50 | 5 Libra 10 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 36 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 10 Leo 13 |
| Rahu | 26 Cancer 26 | 19 Pisces 48 | 22 Cancer 9 |
| Ketu | 26 Capricorn 26 | 19 Virgo 48 | 22 Capricorn 9 |
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