Ann Weil

Ann Weil (1908-1969) was a children's author whose children's historical novel, Red Sails to Capri was a 1953 Newbery Honor Book. Some of her other books include Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, Betsy Ross: Girl of Old Philadelphia, and Eleanor Roosevelt: Courageous Girl. Ann was born in Harrisburg, Illinois.

“Most of the monsters men fear are in their minds. They would vanish like smoke if we would only let them.”

Ann Weil

“People are afraid of anything they don't understand. When they understand, when they know the truth, they can do something about it.”

Ann Weil