Kate Douglas Wiggin

Author of 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'

Kate Douglas Wiggin - Author of 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'
Born

September 28th, 1856
168 years ago

Died

August 24th, 1923
101 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and educator, contributed significantly to children's literature. Best recognized for 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm', published in 1903, which depicted the life and adventures of a spirited young girl. Wiggin also founded the first free kindergarten in San Francisco, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education. Her writing often reflected themes of childhood innocence and the joys of rural life.

Authored 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'

Founded the first free kindergarten in San Francisco

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