John D. Fitzgerald
1902–1969 (age 67)
Author
Biography
John D. Fitzgerald captured the warmth and wit of frontier childhood in his beloved Great Brain books, weaving stories drawn from his own youth in Utah and presenting them with humor, compassion, and a keen appreciation for family life.
His affectionate portraits of siblings, teachers, and neighbors continue to comfort readers, and his work endures in libraries and classrooms as a gentle reminder of the resilience and generosity that marked his generation.