Howard R. Garis

Howard R. Garis
Howard R. Garis, 1922
Howard R. Garis, 1922
Born(1873-04-25)April 25, 1873
Binghamton, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 6, 1962(1962-11-06) (aged 89)
Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.
Pen nameVictor Appleton
Laura Lee Hope
Clarence Young
Lester Chadwick
Marion Davidson
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
Period1910–1962
GenreChildren's literature
Notable worksUncle Wiggily
SpouseLilian Garis
ChildrenRoger Garis, Cleo F. Garis

Howard Roger Garis ((1873-04-25)April 25, 1873 – (1962-11-06)November 6, 1962) was an American author, best known for a series of books that featured the character of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an engaging elderly rabbit. Many of his books were illustrated by Lansing Campbell. Garis and his wife, Lilian Garis, were possibly the most prolific children's authors of the early 20th century.