Edith Ogden Harrison

Born in New Orleans in 1862, Edith Ogden Harrison became known as an American writer of children's books and fairy tales. She wrote during the early decades of the 20th century, building a reputation for stories that appealed to young readers and families.

She was married to Carter Harrison Jr., who served five terms as mayor of Chicago. That connection made her a visible figure in Chicago society, but she is remembered in her own right for her writing and for the place she held in children's literature of her era.

Harrison died on May 22, 1955. Today she is chiefly associated with her fairy tales and other works for children, which reflect the storytelling style and family reading culture of her time.