David Thompson Watson McCord

Born	December 15, 1897 New York City, New York, USA
Died	April 13, 1997 (Aged years) Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Region	North America
Language	English
Profession	Editor, Essayist, Poet
Period	Contemporary
Notable Works	One at a Time, Take Sky, Every Time I Climb a Tree, The Star in the Pail, Away and Aware
Awards	Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal
Bio	David McCord was a celebrated American poet and author, particularly known for his contributions to children's literature. He worked as an editor and fund-raiser at Harvard University and gained fame for his witty, playful verse aimed at young readers.