Author. He created the "Raggedy Ann" and "Raggedy Andy" children's literature characters. He began his career producing cartoons and drawings for numerous newspapers and magazines, such as "The New York Herald" and "Good Housekeeping." He wrote the prize winning comic strip "Brutus." In 1915 he patented and trademarked the doll which became known and loved throughout the world as "Raggedy Ann". In 1918 his book "Raggedy Ann Stories" was published and the first doll was introduced. "Ragged Andy Stories" came out in 1920. He subsequently wrote many other books about the adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
Author. He created the "Raggedy Ann" and "Raggedy Andy" children's literature characters. He began his career producing cartoons and drawings for numerous newspapers and magazines, such as "The New York Herald" and "Good Housekeeping." He wrote the prize winning comic strip "Brutus." In 1915 he patented and trademarked the doll which became known and loved throughout the world as "Raggedy Ann". In 1918 his book "Raggedy Ann Stories" was published and the first doll was introduced. "Ragged Andy Stories" came out in 1920. He subsequently wrote many other books about the adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
Bio by: Jan Franco
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