Bel Kaufman

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Bel Kaufman

Education

#179

World Rank

#280

Historical Rank

#95

USA Rank

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Bel Kaufman

Literature

#465

World Rank

#1199

Historical Rank

#234

USA Rank

Writing

#149

World Rank

#262

Historical Rank

#85

USA Rank

literature Degrees

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Why Is Bel Kaufman Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Bella Kaufman was an American teacher and author, well known for writing the bestselling 1964 novel Up the Down Staircase. Early life Bella's father, Michael Kaufman and her mother, Lala Kaufman were both from Russia and married in 1909. Bella Kaufman was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1911, where her father was studying medicine. The family subsequently returned to Russia where her father completed his studies. Her father eventually became a physician, and her mother, the second-oldest daughter of famed Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem, later established herself as a writer under the name Lala Kaufman.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Bel Kaufman?

Bel Kaufman is affiliated with the following schools:

• Hunter College
• Columbia University

What Are Bel Kaufman's Academic Contributions?

Bel Kaufman is most known for their academic work in the field of education. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and literature.

Bel Kaufman has made the following academic contributions:

• Up the Down Staircase