Mary Graham Bonner

Born in Cooperstown, New York, on September 5, 1890, she was a Canadian-American children's writer who spent part of her early life in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She studied at Halifax Ladies' College and the Halifax Conservatory of Music, and later married journalist Eugene E. Early in 1916.

She became known for her enormous output for children. Under her own name, and sometimes as M.G. Bonner when writing for boys, she produced more than 60 books and also wrote thousands of bedtime stories that were syndicated by the Associated Press. Her books often featured talking animals, playful fantasy, and straightforward nonfiction topics presented in a way young readers could enjoy.

Bonner kept writing for decades, and her long career helped make her a familiar name in early 20th-century children's literature. She died on February 12, 1974, leaving behind a body of work that shows both imagination and a clear sense of how to tell a story simply and warmly for children.