Lois Utz (January 4, 1932–November 12, 1986; Paterson, NJ) was an American children’s book author, illustrator, poet, and artist. For most of her life, Utz resided in Little Falls, New Jersey. She received her Associate degree in Fine Arts from the Art Students League, New York. Utz wrote a poetry column for the "Paterson Morning Call" and published in literary anthologies nationally. In 1962, she had a daughter, Heidi Utz. Wikipedia
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