Charlie May Simon (1897-1977) is among Arkansas’ most prolific major authors. Known primarily for her children’s literature, with just under 30 books and with numerous short stories to her credit, Simon had a long career writing for adults as well. Additionally, she is known as the wife of Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, John Gould Fletcher. Her work in the field of children’s literature has been honored in Arkansas since 1971 by the annual presentation of the Charlie May Simon Book Award.
Portrait courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies Central Arkansas Library System
