Florence White Williams

Florence White Williams was an American author, born on January 28, 1870, in New York City. She was the daughter of a prominent lawyer and grew up in a wealthy family. Williams was educated at private schools in New York City and later attended Barnard College. Williams began her writing career as a journalist, writing for various newspapers and magazines. She also wrote several books for children, including The Little Red Hen, which was first published in 1918. The Little Red Hen is a classic children's story about a hen who works hard to make bread, but her lazy animal friends refuse to help her. The story teaches children the value of hard work and the importance of helping others. Williams also wrote several other children's books, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Story of Little Black Sambo. Her books were popular with children and parents alike, and many of them have become classics of children's literature. In addition to her writing, Williams was also an accomplished a