Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Edith Lovejoy Pierce (1904–1983) was an American poet and children’s author. She is best known for the poem “In the Woods,” a short, lyrical piece frequently anthologized in children’s literature. Pierce’s writing is noted for its clear language and close attention to the natural world, qualities that have helped her work endure in classrooms and family reading. Although she is not as widely profiled as some contemporaries, her reputation rests on the lasting popularity of “In the Woods” and its gentle invitation to observe and imagine. Pierce’s contributions continue to appear in collections that introduce young readers to poetry.