Helen Hooven Santmyer
- Born:
- November 25, 1895, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Died:
- February 21, 1986, Xenia, Ohio, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author, Editor, Librarian
Early Life and Education
- Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wellesley College in 1918.
- Also attended Somerville College, Oxford.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as an editor for publishers in New York City.
- Served as Head of the Greene County District Library in Xenia, Ohio.
- Gained significant recognition late in life for her novel ...And Ladies of the Club.
- Her success represents a significant late-career achievement in American literature.
Notable Works
- Herbs and Apples (1925)
- The Fierce Dispute (1929)
- Ohio Town (1962)
- ...And Ladies of the Club (1982)
Legacy and Impact
Helen Hooven Santmyer experienced literary success later in life, and her novel, ...And Ladies of the Club, became a bestseller, demonstrating that significant achievements are possible regardless of age. The demand for a 'santmyer helen hooven biography for kids' shows ongoing interest in her life and works.