Betty G. Birney

Betty G. Birney (born April 26, 1947) is an American author, screenwriter, and teacher. She is best known for the Humphrey children's book series.

Personal life Betty G. Birney was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up and went to school in Affton, a suburb of St. Louis, and went to college at Webster College, now Webster University in Webster Groves. She spent much of her life as an English teacher. Today Birney lives in New York, New York.

Career Birney wrote her first book, "Teddy Bear in the Woods" when she was only seven years old. As a professional writer she has written several books for Disney and has also worked at Disneyland. She has also written for video games, television, and movies, including the 2002 made-for-TV film Mary Christmas.