Rebecca Caudill

Rebecca Caudill (1899&ndash;1985) was born in Kentucky, and her childhood in Appalachia served as inspiration for much of her writing. She published over twenty books for children during her lifetime, and today they are praised for their authentic depictions of pioneer life. Caudill&rsquo;s historical novel <I>Tree of Freedom</I> was a Newbery Honor Book in 1950.