Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Noel Streatfeild

Born: December 24, 1895
Died: September 11, 1986 (aged 90)
Bio: Mary Noel Streatfeild was an English author, best known for children's books including the "Shoes" books, which were not a series. Random House, the U.S.
Known for:
- Ballet Shoes (1936)
- White Boots (1951)
- Theater Shoes (1944)
- Wintle's Wonders (1957)
- Circus Shoes (1938)






