Maude M. Grant

Maude M. Grant was an American writer from Monroe, Michigan, born in 1876 and remembered for writing for children. Reliable catalog and public-domain records connect her most clearly with Windmills and Wooden Shoes, published in 1919, a book that introduces young readers to Dutch life through story and simple, vivid detail.

Project Gutenberg and the Library of Congress both list Windmills and Wooden Shoes under her name, and the text itself identifies her with Monroe, Michigan. A memorial record for Maude Margaret Grant gives her life dates as 1876–1941 and describes her as a retired teacher, which fits the educational tone of her writing.

Although not much biographical detail appears to survive in widely available sources, her work suggests a writer who cared about making learning lively and approachable. Her surviving reputation rests on that blend of storytelling and gentle instruction, which still gives her book an old-fashioned, welcoming charm.