Eva March Tappan was an American educator and author who dedicated much of her life to teaching before transitioning into a successful literary career. Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, she was the only child of Reverend Edmund March Tappan and Lucretia Logée. She graduated from Vassar College in 1875, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and served as an editor for the Vassar Miscellany.
Following her graduation, Tappan embarked on a career in education. She taught Latin and German at Wheaton College from 1875 to 1880, and later served as the Associate Principal at the Raymond Academy in Camden, New Jersey, from 1884 to 1894. Committed to her own academic advancement, she earned graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. She subsequently became the head of the English department at the English High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Tappan eventually channeled her academic expertise into writing. She began her literary career by crafting works about famous historical figures, which eventually led to a broader interest in writing children's literature. Through her educational and historical books, she sought to make learning accessible and engaging for younger audiences. Tappan, who never married, spent her later years focused on her writing and educational contributions.
