Ann Weil(1908-1969) was a children's author whose children's historical novel,Red Sails to Capriwas 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.