| Birth Day | July 10, 1905 |
| Birth Place | Iowa |
| Age | 115 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 28, 2002 (age 96) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Mildred Wirt Benson was a renowned children's author hailing from Iowa, known for her exceptional storytelling skills that captivated readers of all ages. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to stand at an impressive $11 million, a testament to her literary success and the impact of her beloved books. Mildred Wirt Benson's contributions to children's literature have left an indelible mark, nurturing young minds with her tales of adventure, mystery, and imagination. Her wealth reflects not only her financial success, but also the countless lives she has touched through her words, making her a cherished figure in the literary world.
Children's author known for her work on the early Nancy Drew books. Writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, she penned twenty-three Nancy Drew mysteries during the late 1920s, '30s, and '40s.
She studied English and journalism at the University of Iowa and subsequently began a six-decade-long career as a columnist for the Toledo Blade.
Under her own name, she wrote the popular Penny Parker series, which consisted of eighteen books published between 1939 and 1948.
Her first husband, Asa Wirt, was an employee of the Associated Press. Her second husband, George A. Benson, also had a journalistic career, though his was with a Toledo, Ohio newspaper.
Author Edward Stratemeyer published the popular Nancy Drew series written by Benson and other authors.
