Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter

Eleanor H. Porter, born Eleanor Emily Hodgman, was an American novelist best known for creating the Pollyanna series, which introduced the iconic optimistic orphan character and generated a popular cultural phenomenon. She began her career as a singer after studying at the New England Conservatory of Music before turning to writing children's literature, romances, and adventure stories. Her most famous work, Pollyanna (1913), brought her international success and remains widely read in the United States.