Clement Clarke Moore estate in what became known as the residential neighborhood of Chelsea. Before this, the urbanized part of the city ended at Houston Street on Manhattan island. For 10 years, Moore also served as a board member of the New York Institution for the Blind. He is credited and is most widely known as the author of the Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", first published anonymously in 1823. It later became widely known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and has been published in numerous illustrated versions in various languages. Scholars debate the identity of the author, calling on
Rosemary Clement-Moore Perfect Tens for 2009 Appeared on ALA's 2010 List of Best Books for Young Adults Texas Gothic received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews on May 15, 2011 and a starred review from School Library Journal. It was included on Kirkus' Best Teen Books of 2011. It went on to appear on ALA's 2012 List of Best Books for Young Adults. Rosemary Clement-Moore Rosemary Clement-Moore is an American author. She is a native Texan, who has previously worked as a telephone operator, Chuck E. Cheese costumed character, ranch hand, dog groomer, wedding singer, hair model, actress, stage-hand, director, and playwright.