Dorothy Keeley Aldis

Dorothy Keeley Aldis (March 13, 1896-1966) was an American poet, novelist, and children's writer.

Life
Dorothy Keeley was born in Chicago, the oldest of four daughters. She was educated at Smith College. In 1922 she married Graham Aldis, a Chicago realtor, and lived with him in Lake Forest, Illinois.

She wrote her first book, a book of poetry for children, in 1927. She would go on to author 29 books, including children's poetry, biography, and adolescent literature.

She served on the Board of the Midland Authors Association. She died in Lake Forest aged 70.

Recognition
Aldis was awarded the Children's Reading Round Table Award, 1966-67, "for outstanding service by an author over a long period of time." After her death, Elementary English hailed Aldis as the "Poet Laureate of Young Children."