Grace Le Baron (born Grace LeBaron Gallienne; 1855 – 1913) was an American author, primarily known for her children's literature published during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is also recognized as the mother of the acclaimed actress, director, and producer Eva Le Gallienne.
Biography
Born Grace LeBaron in 1855, she later married the English poet and literary critic Richard Le Gallienne. Their union produced one daughter, Eva Le Gallienne, who would later achieve significant recognition in American theater. Grace Le Baron established a career as an author, contributing numerous stories and novels aimed at young readers. Her works often featured themes of childhood adventures, nature, and gentle moral instruction, characteristic of children's literature of her time. She consistently published under the name "Grace Le Baron." She passed away in 1913.Literary Works
Le Baron's published works largely consist of books for children. A selection of her notable titles includes:- The Rosebud Club (1896)
- Queer Little Folks (1897)
- Little Daughter of the Revolution (1899)
- Jessie's Neighbor (1900)
- Told at Aunt Chloe's (1901)
- The Story of the Child and the Bear (1902)
- The Story of the Cat and the Mouse (1903)
- The Story of the Donkey and the Dog (1904)