Betty Smith

For other people named Betty Smith, see Betty Smith (disambiguation).
Betty Smith
Smith circa 1943
Born
Elisabeth Lillian Wehner

(1896-12-15)December 15, 1896
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 1972(1972-01-17) (aged 75)
Shelton, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationWriter
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Notable worksA Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith (born Elisabeth Lillian Wehner; December 15, 1896 – January 17, 1972) was an American playwright and novelist, who wrote the 1943 bestseller A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

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