Lilian Fanny Gask (1865–1942) was an English author of children's literature. Born in Marylebone, London, she was the eldest of six children born to Charles Gask, a merchant, and his wife Fanny. Before embarking on her career as a writer, Gask worked as a pupil nurse in London, a role she held during the 1891 census. Her brother, Arthur Gask, also became a published author. Gask's literary career officially began in 1904 with the publication of her first book, Dog Tales. This debut marked the beginning of a prolific writing career that saw her publish approximately thirty books during her lifetime. She became particularly well-known for her animal stories, frequently collaborating with Dorothy Hardy, a prominent illustrator celebrated for her drawings of horses and other animals. Her publications, including True Stories about Horses, received contemporary attention for their gentle sentimentality and pleasant prose. Reviewers in publications such as The Spectator praised her narrative style alongside the spirited and delicate illustrations provided by artists like Patten Wilson. Gask passed away in Camberwell in 1942, leaving behind a significant and beloved body of children's nature and animal fiction that delighted young readers of her era.
