Background
Ferris, Helen was born on November 19, 1890 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Elmer E. and Minnie (Lum) Ferris.
Ferris, Helen was born on November 19, 1890 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Elmer E. and Minnie (Lum) Ferris.
Bachelor of Arts, Vassar, 1912.
With educational department John Wanamaker Stores, 1912-1918. War Work Council, 1918-1919. Editorial department Camp Fire Girls of America, 1921-1923.
Editor The American Girl, 1923-1928.
Associate editor The Youth’s Companion, 1928-1929. Editor in chief Junior Literary Guild, 1929-1959, member of the editorial board from 1959.
Trustee North Salem, New York Public Library. Vice president Literary Guild of America (Doubleday & Company).
Member American Library Association, National Council Teachers English, Women's National Book Association Beta Kappa.
Married Albert B. Tibbets, February 12, 1924.