Grace May North

Born in Utica, New York, in 1876, she became an American newspaper journalist before building a career as a writer of novels for children and adolescents. Her fiction featured both girl and boy protagonists and was written in a clear, energetic style that suited young readers.

She published mainly under the name Grace May North, though some later books were also issued under the pen name Carol Norton. Readers know her for spirited adventure and mystery stories, including titles such as Bobs, a Girl Detective and Nan of the Gypsies.

She died in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1960. No suitable verified portrait image could be confirmed from the sources checked, so a profile image is not included.