Virginia Sorensen: Pioneering Mormon Author

Virginia Sorensen, a once-celebrated author of Mormon novels and a Newbery Medal winner, has faded from public memory despite her impactful works. Growing up in a small Utah town in the 1920s, she became a prominent writer in the 1940s and 1950s. Her novels tackle themes relevant to both Mormons and former Mormons, exploring complex issues with insight and compassion. The book invites readers to rediscover Sorensen's literary contributions and understand her significance in the context of contemporary discussions.