Phyllis Fraser

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Phyllis Fraser was an American actress-turned-publishing executive and children's book editor who co-founded Beginner Books and played a key role in popularizing early readers like those by Dr. Seuss.

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instanceOf American actress
children's book editor
co-founder of Beginner Books
human
publishing executive
coFounded Beginner Books
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
familyName Fraser
fieldOfWork book publishing
children's literature
genre children's books
givenName Phyllis
hasRole children's book editor
film actress
publishing executive
influenced early childhood reading education
languageOfWorkOrName English
name Phyllis Fraser self-link
notableFor co-founding a children's imprint at Random House (Beginner Books)
editing and shaping early-reader series for young children
editing children's books by Dr. Seuss
helping develop early readers for children
popularizing early reader books
notableWork Beginner Books
occupation actress
editor
publisher
workedIn film industry
publishing industry
workedWith Dr. Seuss

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Bennett Cerf spouse Phyllis Fraser
Phyllis Fraser name Phyllis Fraser self-link