Alice Dalgliesh

Alice Dalgliesh was a Trinidadian-born American author and editor known for her historical fiction and children’s literature. She wrote The Courage of Sarah Noble, a Newbery Honor book that portrays early American life through a young girl’s perspective. Dalgliesh’s works often highlight historical events with engaging storytelling, making history accessible to young readers. As an editor, she helped shape modern children’s literature, promoting realistic and historically rich narratives.