Susa Young Gates (née Young) was an influential American writer, editor, and women's rights advocate active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1856, she was a daughter of Brigham Young, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Throughout her life, Gates established herself as an exceptionally prolific author, with some assessments indicating she wrote more than any other Mormon writer of her era. Her diverse literary output included numerous articles, poems, short stories, and novels.
In addition to her creative and journalistic endeavors, Gates was deeply involved in the organizational and educational aspects of the LDS Church. She authored official lesson manuals, served on the Relief Society general board, and spearheaded major genealogical initiatives. Her civic engagements were equally notable; she served as the president of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and was a dedicated advocate for women's rights. Gates also served as a missionary for her church before her death in 1933.
