Helen Wells

Born in Danville, Illinois, and later closely associated with New York City, Helen Wells was an American author of children’s and young adult fiction. Reliable library and author-reference sources connect her especially with the Cherry Ames books, a long-running series that became a favorite with mid-20th-century readers.

Wells wrote popular fiction that often blended career-focused stories with suspense and action, giving young readers capable heroines and brisk plots. Her books helped shape a style of series fiction that felt both aspirational and accessible, especially for girls interested in independence, work, and adventure.

She died on February 10, 1986, in New York City. A clear, verified portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources and page images available here, so no profile image is included.