author
Grace Moon
1877–1947
Known for children's stories inspired by the American Southwest, this early 20th-century writer reached many young readers with warm, adventurous tales. Her best-known book, Runaway Papoose, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1929.
1 Audiobook
Wongo and the Wise Old Crow
by Grace Moon, Carl Moon
About the author
Born Grace Purdie in Indianapolis, she became an American children's author whose work often drew on Native American themes and life in the Southwest. She studied at the University of Wisconsin and also attended the Art Institute of Chicago.
She wrote many books for children, including Runaway Papoose, the work most often remembered today. That book received a Newbery Honor in 1929 and helped secure her place in American children's literature.
Grace Moon frequently collaborated with her husband, photographer Carl Moon, whose images complemented some of her books. She died in 1947, leaving behind a large body of writing for young readers.