SEPTEMBER 13: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Carol Seeger "Siggy" Kendall

Carol Seeger "Siggy" Kendall, an American writer of children's books, was born today in 1917. She has received the Newbery Honor, Ohioana award, Parents choice award, and the Mythopoeic Society Aslan award.


Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Countess Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, an Austrian writer noted for her excellent psychological novels, was born today in 1830. She is regarded as one of the most important German-language writers of the latter portion of the 19th century.


Anne Geddes

Anne Geddes, an Australian-born photographer of babies whose books have been published in more than 80 countries, was born today in 1956.