Author: Kate Simon
Alternate names: Simon Kate
Born: 5 December 1912
Died: 4 February 1990
Bio: Kate Simon was born in Poland and emigrated to the United States with her family when she was four. Her childhood was spent in the Bronx.

She attended Hunter College, where she received her B.A. She began her career as a book reviewer and editor, but became well-known as a travel writer.