author
Jacqueline Overton
1887–1954
Best known for writing lively nonfiction for younger readers, this early 20th-century American author brought history, biography, and children's illustration to life in clear, engaging prose. Her books range from a 1915 life of Robert Louis Stevenson to works on Long Island's past and the art of children's books.
1 Audiobook
The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls
by Jacqueline Overton
About the author
Jacqueline Overton (1887–1954), sometimes listed as Jacqueline Marion Overton, was an American writer whose books often introduced young readers to literature, history, and art. Surviving catalog records connect her with works such as The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls and Long Island's Story, showing a career centered on accessible nonfiction.
Her writing seems especially interested in making cultural subjects approachable. In addition to biography and regional history, she contributed to Contemporary Illustrators of Children's Books, a volume that reflects her interest in the people and traditions behind classic children's publishing.
Although detailed biographical information about her life is not easy to confirm from reliable online sources, her bibliography suggests a writer devoted to education and storytelling. Her books have remained discoverable through major library and public-domain collections, which has helped keep her work available to new generations of readers.