Author
Anna Alice Chapin
An American author and playwright, Anna Alice Chapin is best known for her novels, fairy tales, and her 1904 book adaptation of the operetta Babes in Toyland.
- Lived
- 1880–1920
- Nationality
- American
- Language
- English
- Notable works
- Babes in Toyland
Anna Alice Chapin (1880–1920) was an American novelist, playwright, and writer of children's literature. Over her career, she produced a diverse body of work that spanned multiple genres, including novels, short stories, fairy tales, and non-fiction books focused on music.
Chapin is perhaps best remembered for her 1904 collaboration with Glen MacDonough, with whom she co-authored the children's book adaptation of the popular operetta Babes in Toyland. Her contributions to early 20th-century children's literature and musical writing remain her primary legacy.
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