May Baldwin (1862–1950) was a British author who specialized in the genre of girls' school stories. Born in Lucknow, India, in the spring of 1862, she developed a unique perspective that distinguished her from other writers of her generation. Her background and life path as an international traveler allowed her to bring a distinct flavor to her literary creations.
While many British school story writers of her era produced highly patriotic and insular works, Baldwin's writing was characterized by a far less nationalistic tone. Her extensive travels abroad informed her narratives, providing her readers with stories that looked beyond national borders. Through her books, she offered a more globally minded alternative to the standard fare of contemporary girls' fiction.
