PEGGY WAYNE—SKY GIRL

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONBetty Baxter Anderson (March 10, 1908 – June 17, 1966) was an American author noted for her strong female characters, who often playing leading roles in positions normally reserved for men. Her “Career” series for older teen girls proved especially popular in the 1940s. It showcased women as pilots (as in Sky Girl), reporters, designers, in radio, and the military. They often faced mysteries and suspenseful situations.

A graduate of Iowa City High School and the University of Iowa, she attained a Master of Arts from the San Diego College for Women, where she also taught creative writing. Her teaching career often took lead over her own writing, which limited her production, especially later in life. She published five books in the 1930s, eight books in the 1940s, but only three in the 1950s and two in the 1960s.

—Karl Wurf

Rockville, Maryland