Emma Anne Georgiana Davenport (c. 1819–1910) was an English author of children's literature and educational texts active during the Victorian era. Writing during a period when children's publishing was expanding rapidly, Davenport focused on creating stories that combined moral instruction with engaging narratives designed to guide young minds toward personal improvement and social responsibility.
She is best remembered for her publications with Griffith and Farran, a major publisher of the period known for its "New and Popular Works Principally for Young Persons." Her contributions to their catalog include well-received titles such as Fickle Flora and Her Seaside Friends, published in 1863, and Our Birthdays and How to Improve Them, which appeared in 1881. These books reflected the contemporary Victorian emphasis on character building and self-improvement for youth.
Beyond her narrative fiction, Davenport also dedicated a portion of her career to writing educational materials. She published several instructional works under the direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, a body appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). Her most notable contribution in this educational sphere was the 1866 book How we Dine, or Dinners Ready, which offered practical and moral guidance on dining and domestic life.
