Alice Cooper Bailey
Alice Cooper Bailey (December 9, 1890 – February 1, 1978) was an American writer of children's books and articles for periodicals. She is best known for the books "Katrina and Jan" and "Kimo". Early life and education. Bailey was born on December 9, 1890 in San Diego, California, daughter of Henry Ernest Cooper and Mary Ellen, née Porter. Her family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, when she was a baby. She attended Wellesley College, Oahu College, the University of Hawaii, the Boston Music Conservatory, and received a lifetime teaching diploma from the Honolulu Normal School. Career. Bailey published  seven books. Unpublished works included a children's history of Hawaii, to be called "The Flying Umbrella", and the story of her father, a former judge, minister of Foreign Affairs, and first Secretary of the Territory of Hawaii. She wrote short stories and articles for periodicals, including "American Girl", "Child Life", "Story Parade", and "Travel". She was a member of the Boston Authors Club. Personal life. Bailey married George William Bailey in 1913, and had three children. She later separated from her husband, and lived in Weston, Massachusetts. She died in Concord, Massachusetts, on 1 February 1978. Alice Cooper Bailey