Bessie Van Vorst | |
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| Born | Bessie McGinnis September 2, 1873 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 19, 1928 (aged 54) Paris, France |
| Other names | Mrs. John Van Vorst |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, writer |
| Known for | women and children's labor studies |
| Notable work | The Woman Who Toils: Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls |
Bessie Van Vorst (née McGinnis; September 2, 1873 – May 19, 1928), also known as Mrs. John Van Vorst, was an American author and journalist. She is best known as a co-author of the magazine series and the book The Woman Who Toils: Being the Experiences of Two Ladies as Factory Girls (1903) with a preface by US President Theodore Roosevelt, an influential example of social investigation. Her study of women and child labor in the mills of Alabama and New Hampshire helped stir reform sentiment.