Margaret Hillert (January 22, 1920 – October 11, 2014) was an American author, poet and educator.
Hillert, a lifelong resident of the state of Michigan, was known for her children's literature, having written over eighty books for beginning readers.
[5] By using limited vocabulary and repeating words, her books are aimed at helping beginning readers gain skills and confidence.
[3] Hillert's work has been illustrated by Ed Young, Nan Brooks, Kelly Oechsli, Kinuko Y.
She taught First Grade at Whittier Elementary in the Royal Oak Public School District for 34 years.