author
Louey Chisholm
1863–1948
Best known for retelling classic stories and legends for young readers, this British author helped make Chaucer, Celtic tales, and other old favorites feel welcoming and easy to enjoy. She also worked as an editor and publisher, shaping children's books from more than one side of the page.
1 Audiobook
Celtic Tales, Told to the Children
by Louey Chisholm
About the author
Born Louise Charlotte Jack, née Steinitz, in 1863, she wrote under the name Louey Chisholm and became a familiar presence in early children's publishing. She is described as a British writer, editor, and publisher of books for children, and her work often focused on retelling older stories in a clear, accessible way.
Her best-known books include adaptations such as Stories from Chaucer Told to the Children and Celtic Tales, Told to the Children. That gift for simplification made her a helpful guide for younger readers meeting myths, legends, and classic literature for the first time.
She died on October 28, 1948. A suitable verified portrait was not clearly available from the source page consulted, so no profile image is included here.