Sometimes you have to lie. But to yourself you must always tell the truth.
– Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy)
In her novel, Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh observes that unfortunately, circumstances may sometimes call for less than truthful statements. But even in these situations, it is important to always remember to be truthful to oneself.
Louise Fitzhugh was an American author and illustrator best known for her novel “Harriet the Spy,” which was published in 1964.
Fitzhugh was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1928. She grew up in a wealthy family and received a privileged education, attending schools in Tennessee and New York.
In the 1950s, Fitzhugh moved to New York City, where she worked as an artist and illustrator. She also began writing children’s books, and in 1964, “Harriet the Spy” was published. The book was an immediate success and has since become a classic of children’s literature.
Fitzhugh continued to write and illustrate children’s books throughout her career, and she is also known for her works “The Long Secret” and “Sport.” She was a pioneer in the field of children’s literature, and her work has been widely praised for its wit, humor, and honesty.
Fitzhugh died in 1974 at the age of 46. Despite her untimely death, her work has had a lasting impact on children’s literature and continues to be enjoyed by readers around the world.
