author
Cornelia Meigs
1884–1973
A beloved writer of children’s books, biographies, and historical stories, she helped shape twentieth-century reading for young audiences. Best known for Invincible Louisa, she brought literary history to life with warmth, clarity, and deep research.
6 Audiobooks
The Hill of Adventure
by Cornelia Meigs
Master Simon's Garden: A Story
by Cornelia Meigs
The Island of Appledore
by Cornelia Meigs
The Pirate of Jasper Peak
by Cornelia Meigs
The Windy Hill
by Cornelia Meigs
The Pool of Stars
by Cornelia Meigs
About the author
Born in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1884, Cornelia Meigs became one of the most respected American writers for young readers. She wrote fiction, biography, plays, and criticism, and she also taught English and writing, including at Bryn Mawr College.
Her best-known book is Invincible Louisa: The Story of the Author of Little Women, which won the Newbery Medal in 1934. She also received three Newbery Honor citations for The Windy Hill, Clearing Weather, and Swift Rivers, a sign of how steadily admired her work was over many years.
Meigs was more than a storyteller: she also studied the history of children's literature and helped interpret it for later readers. That mix of imagination, scholarship, and affection for young readers gives her books a lasting appeal. She died in 1973.