A Summer in a Canyon

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Kate Douglas Wiggin was a pioneering American children's author and educator known for her significant contributions to early childhood education. She founded the first free kindergarten in San Francisco and created a training school for kindergarten teachers with her sister. Her literary works, which include beloved titles such as "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and "The Birds' Christmas Carol," showcase her talent for storytelling and her commitment to children's literature. Wiggin's Welsh heritage and Philadelphia roots influenced her writing and educational philosophy.