Ann Weil (1908-1969) was a children’ s author whose children’ s historical novel, Red Sails to Capri was a 1953 Newbery Honor Book. Some of her other books include Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, Betsy Ross: Girl of Old Philadelphia, and Eleanor Roosevelt: Courageous Girl. Ann was born in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was married to Sam Weil.