Frances Boyd Calhoun
1867–1909 (age 42)
Biography
Frances Boyd Calhoun instructed young minds in Memphis while crafting verses that captured the innocence of Southern childhood. Her gift for rhyme and storytelling made the days in her classroom brighter and introduced many readers to the charm of her regional sensibilities.
Though her life was brief, Calhoun's warm words continued to travel beyond the pages of her books, offering comfort and amusement to families who found delight in her gentle humor.