- 1st Harper & Brothers1943 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Blakiston Co1943 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Penguin Books in associationwith Heinemann1951 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
SMITH, BETTY, 1896 to 1972
Betty Smith
American author.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 5
- First editions
- 3
- Nationality
- United States
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- 1st Harper1948 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Harper & Row1963 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Betty Smith's books in?
In publication order they begin with A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1943), then Tomorrow Will Be Better (1948) and Joy in the Morning (1963). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Betty Smith's first book?
The earliest book we list is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, first published in 1943.
When was Betty Smith born?
Betty Smith was born in 1896 and died in 1972.
How many Betty Smith books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by Betty Smith across 5 editions, 3 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Betty Smith book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.