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Helen Bannerman

Helen Bannerman

Helen Bannerman was a Scottish children's writer best known for her 1899 debut book, Little Black Sambo.

Lived
1862–1946
Nationality
Scottish
Era
Late Victorian
Language
English
Notable works
Little Black Sambo

Helen Brodie Cowan Bannerman (née Watson) was a Scottish writer who dedicated her literary career to children's literature. Born in 1862, she is remembered for her contributions to the genre during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\n\nShe is best known for her first book, Little Black Sambo, which was published in 1899. Bannerman passed away in 1946, with her debut work remaining her most recognized and famous publication.