Secret of the Andes

Ann Nolan Clark (1896–1995) was an American author of children's literature who drew from her experiences teaching Native American children to create culturally resonant books like In My Mother's House (1941, Caldecott Honor) and Secret of the Andes (1952, Newbery Medal winner).com. She also received the Regina Medal in 1963 and wrote over 30 books portraying Native American and Latin American cultures through children's perspectives. EBSCO Research Starters.